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2023 Honda CMX500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Honda CMX500, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Honda CMX500 has problems

1 complaint 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

2 recalls

2023 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 →

30%repaired · 2026 Q3

Steering: critical fasteners

New

Recall 26V-146 · Mar 12, 2026 · 19,406 vehicles · 5,878 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

2023 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CMX500 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed, but the rear brakes failed to engage to stop the motorcycle. The contact regained control of the motorcycle and rode to the dealer; however, the cause…
Complaint 11601484 · Jul 12, 2024 · 400 miles

Own a 2023 CMX500?

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