2013 Honda CB500F recalls and problems

The 2013 Honda CB500F has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is exterior lighting.

How the 2013 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

4,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Engine

Feb 14, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V056000 · 6,954 vehicles

Problem: 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, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2013 vs. other Honda CB500F years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Honda CB500F have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 Honda CB500F, the latest from Feb 14, 2014 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CB500F?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.