2022 Honda CMX500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CMX500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Honda CMX500. That ranks 2nd out of 8 CMX500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Honda CMX500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Honda CMX500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:critical fasteners; steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Risk: A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KU8. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear brake failure, motorcycle taken to Honda motorcycle dealership, they spent 10 hours working on the issue but could not resolve it. Got them to replace the rear caliper, brakes are now working. Honda USA refused to honor this as a warranty claim as the rear tire had been replaced when the issue…
Other Honda CMX500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CMX500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 CMX500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 CMX500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 CMX500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 CMX500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 CMX500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 CMX500 | 2 | 1 |
See all Honda CMX500 problems by year, every Honda model, or the Honda VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda CMX500?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Honda CMX500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Honda CMX500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CMX500 model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.