The 2026 Honda Cbr600rr has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,337 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V8910002025-12-181,337 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.
Consequence
Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash or injury. Engine oil that leaks onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2026 honda cbr600rr. The contact stated that while thee vehicle was parked, oil was observed on the ground and oil was observed as empty in the tank. The vehicle experienced a harsh cranking noise and the power diminishes when changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…”
“To whom it may concern, I am the owner of a 2026 honda cbr600rr. I recently learned that this motorcycle is affected by an active recall related to potential engine defects that can lead to oil loss, rod bearing failure, and possible rear wheel lock. As a new rider, I do not feel safe operating…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 Honda Cbr600rr as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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