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2015 Honda CBR300rProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2015 Honda CBR300r, 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 complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Honda CBR300r has problems

5 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
Power train20
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2015 Honda CBR300r 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 CBR300r 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 CBR300r median. How we score

'15'16'18'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CBR300r owners report

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

IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH DOWNSHIFTING, THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SPOCKET SEEMS SUPER LOOSE. I HAVE TO ROCK IT TO GET IT INTO FIRST. I WAS RIDING THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY BIKE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHIFT DOIN 45 IN 5TH. SO I DONE ALIL REASEARCH AND THERE WAS A…
Complaint 11205132 · May 1, 2019 · 6,022 miles
WHILE RIDING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A LOUD POP. FELT LIKE THE BACK TIRE WAS LOCKING UP ON ME. ONCE I GOT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE.
Complaint 11115313 · Aug 2, 2018 · 16,837 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, 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.…
Complaint 10916815 · Oct 18, 2016

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