Honda CBR650R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Honda CBR650R, across 6 model years (2020–2026). The 2026 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Honda CBR650R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CBR650R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2026 CBR650R: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2024 CBR650R: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2023 CBR650R: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda CBR650R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda CBR650R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CBR650R | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2025 CBR650R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 CBR650R | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2023 CBR650R | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2021 CBR650R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 CBR650R | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CBR650R years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2026 (1), 2024 (1), 2023 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda CBR650R?
Power Train, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Honda CBR650R have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.