How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Cb500f have?

The 2013 Honda Cb500f has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Honda Cb500f has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2013 Honda Cb500f?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

2013 Honda Cb500f Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Honda Cb500f has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,954 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14V056000 2014-02-14 6,954 affected

Defect

Honda is recalling certain model year 2013 CB500 (FA, F, XA, X) and CBR500 (RA, R) motorcycles. The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed,…

Consequence

Without a bolt, the engine will have reduced power which may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rocker arm shaft retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Left front parking lamp / running light integrated with turn signal assembly fails repeatedly. Replacing with oem or after-market long-life rated bulbs, the parking lamp filament will still fail after a brief period of time (< 2 months). Failure occur in any situation - whether motorcycle is…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-09-29

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 2013 Honda Cb500f as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.