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2017 Honda CMX500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda CMX500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Honda CMX500 has problems

2 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
Electrical system20

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

1 recall

2017 Honda CMX500 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.

1%repaired · 2026 Q3

Steering: critical fasteners

New

Recall 26V-500 · Jul 30, 2026 · 43,913 vehicles · 507 repaired

Risk. A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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

2017 vs. every other CMX500 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 CMX500 median. How we score

'17'18'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CMX500 owners report

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

THE ORIENTATION OF THE HORN BUTTON AND TURN SIGNAL IS DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLE AND IS DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR WHEN TRYING TO USE THE TURN SIGNAL OR THE HORN.....WHEN NEGOTIATING A CORNER.....
Complaint 11151612 · Nov 14, 2018 · 8,028 miles
THE HORN BUTTON IS IN A NON-STANDARD PLACE. EVERY BIKE I'VE RIDDEN FOR THE LAST 25 YEARS THE HORN BUTTON IS BOTTOM LEFT CONTROL, WHILE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS ABOVE IT (MIDDLE POSITION). EVEN IN TRAINING CLASSES (MSF FOR SURE) THEY TEACH YOU WHERE EACH CONTROL IS LOCATED, AND THEY ARE STANDARDS…
Complaint 11151380 · Nov 14, 2018 · 1,000 miles

Own a 2017 CMX500?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.