Total Complaints
7 filings
HONDA CB300F · model year
2015 HONDA CB300F
7 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015HONDACB300F carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 CB300F is engine with 5 filings, followed by electrical system (1) and exterior lighting (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 77 investigation files overlapping the 2015 CB300F, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recalls (2)
16V52800012/07/2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
15V43900008/07/2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
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 s
Recent Complaints
20161103EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Mileage: 1,350
20161031ENGINE
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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
20161027ENGINE
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 REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/05/17*LJ
20161011ENGINE
DEALERSHIP QUOTED 24+ WEEKS BEFORE REPAIR CAN BE COMPLETED. WAS ADVISED NOT TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS PERFORMED.
20160831ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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?
Mileage: 60
20160831ENGINE
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?
Mileage: 60
20160817ENGINE
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 WRONG SO I JUST BOUGH ANOTHER ENGINE AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THIS ENGINE BUT THIS TIME I TOOK IT APART AND FOUND OUT THAT A MANUFACTURING ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING TO WEAR PREMATURELY, CORRODE AND BREAK, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND/OR NOT RESTART I FOUND A RECALL ON NHTSA WEBSITE I HAVE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHICH I I WILL SUPPLY.SO 2 ENGINES SAME PROBLEM. THE SECOND PICTURE IS THE BEARING THAT FAILED ALL THAT DEBRIS WAS IN MY OIL ALSO I LEARNED HOW TO TAKE APART AND PUT BACK TOGETHER MOTORCYCLE ENGINES BECAUSE I HAVE ABOUT 5 MOTORCYCLES AND DIRT BIKES.
Mileage: 3,000
Compare 2015HONDACB300F to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25008Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine failure
EA25004Engineering AnalysisOpen
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 HONDA CB300F have?▼
The 2015 HONDA CB300F has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 HONDA CB300F?▼
Yes, the 2015 HONDA CB300F has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 HONDA CB300F?▼
The most-complained component for the 2015 HONDA CB300F is ENGINE with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 2015 HONDA CB300F safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.