2021 Honda CRF300L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CRF300L years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda CRF300L. That is the most of any CRF300L model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (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 2021 Honda CRF300L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Honda CRF300L recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.
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.
The oil seal behind the Mechanical Seal in the engine has Failed 3 times. Oil leaks from a small drain pipe on the bottom of the engine on the front right side, below the water pump assembly. When the Oil seal fails oil leaks from the drain pipe dripping oil in front of the rear wheel. I noticed…
Other Honda CRF300L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 CRF300L | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CRF300L?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda CRF300L?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Honda CRF300L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CRF300L model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.