2026 Honda Cbr600rr recalls and problems

The 2026 Honda Cbr600rr has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 11 Cbr600rr model years — 2nd most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls
7complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
1,800median miles

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

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1 recall

Engine

Dec 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V891000 · 1,337 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KT5 and KU3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine7
Power Train1

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

2026 vs. other Honda Cbr600rr years

2003: 3 complaints20032004: 7 complaints200472005: 1 complaints20052006: 2 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072008: 2 complaints20082012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132019: 3 complaints20192025: 2 complaints20252026: 7 complaints20267

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Honda Cbr600rr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Honda Cbr600rr, the latest from Dec 18, 2025 (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 2026 Honda Cbr600rr?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (7), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.