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2023 Honda Rebel 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Honda Rebel 300, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-261 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 72%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kPower train, median miles

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Honda Rebel 300 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
Power train10

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

3 recalls

2023 Honda Rebel 300 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 →

72%repaired · 2025 Q1

Emission control: crankcase (pcv)

Recall 23V-261 · Apr 12, 2023 · 1,461 vehicles · 1,059 repaired

Risk. Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, 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 Rebel 300 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 Rebel 300 median. How we score

'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Rebel 300 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2023 Honda CMX300 Motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the clutch lever collapsed, and the gear shifted inadvertently. The motorcycle was driven to the residence where the clutch lever was adjusted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Complaint 11553397 · Nov 3, 2023 · 12 miles

Own a 2023 Rebel 300?

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