2015 Honda Cb300f Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Honda Cb300f has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 58,592 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16V528000 2016-07-12 11,424 affected
Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V439000 2015-07-08 47,168 affected
Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay…

Consequence

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

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dealership quoted 24+ weeks before repair can be completed. Was advised not to operate motorcycle until the repair is performed.”

ENGINE · reported 2016-10-10

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-08-09

“I was driving my motorcycle on the car pool lane when all of a sudden the bike seized up and the rear wheel locked up so I held the clutch lever and pulled to the left of the left median so I took it to a shop but they just screwed me and dismantled the whole engine and never told me what was…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-07-29

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-07-08

“If it's unsafe to further sales then it's unsafe to ride it to the dealership, so who's paying for the towing cost? Loss of use?? Deflated value of the bike?”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-06-30

“If it's unsafe to further sales then it's unsafe to ride it to the dealership, so who's paying for the towing cost? Loss of use?? Deflated value of the bike?”

ENGINE · reported 2016-06-30

“Rear left turn signal burns out pre-mature. Replaced with oem replacement and burns out after less than 50 miles. Continues to burn out <50 miles. No modifications to motorcycle.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-06-08
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Honda Cb300f as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.