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2015 Honda CB300fProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2015 Honda CB300f, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-528 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Honda CB300f has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine50
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2015 Honda CB300f recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2017 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 16V-528 · Jul 12, 2016 · 11,424 vehicles · 8,537 repaired

Risk. If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2016 Q4

Starter assembly: relay

Recall 15V-439 · Jul 1, 2015 · 47,168 vehicles · 37,140 repaired

Risk. A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other CB300f year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CB300f median. How we score

'15'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CB300f owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…
Complaint 10920238 · Oct 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CB300F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
Complaint 10919386 · Oct 27, 2016
DEALERSHIP QUOTED 24+ WEEKS BEFORE REPAIR CAN BE COMPLETED. WAS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED.
Complaint 10915202 · Oct 11, 2016

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