Total Complaints
5 filings
HONDA CBR1000RR · model year
2017 HONDA CBR1000RR
5 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2017HONDACBR1000RR carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 2 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2017 CBR1000RR is fuel/propulsion system with 2 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (2) and engine (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 79 investigation files overlapping the 2017 CBR1000RR, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (2)
17V68100026/10/2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles. There may be a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck which can allow water to enter the fuel tank.
24V86400015/11/2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Recent Complaints
20200220CrashFatalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONSUMER CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER SON WHOM WAS THE DRIVER/OWNER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER SON WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT WHILE RIDING HIS 2017 HONDA CBR 1000. THE CONSUMER STATED PER THE POLICE REPORT THE MOTORCYCLE WA STUCK IN 3RD GEAR, THE RIDER WAS TRAVELING UP A RAMP AS THE LOST CONTROL. PER THE REPORT THE RIDER WENT OVER A RAIL HOWEVER, THE MOTORCYCLE WENT OVER A RAIL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY BY A PASSERBY. AND HIS BODY WENT OVER THE RAILING AND WAS FOUND THE NEXT DAY. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V681000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS A CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNAWARE IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED OR REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A NO SALE ALERT ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A POLICE LOT AND DESTROYED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROADWAY AND THE MOTORCYCLE TRAVELLED OVER A SPEED BUM
20200220CrashFatalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONSUMER CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER SON WHOM WAS THE DRIVER/OWNER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HER SON WAS INVOLVED IN A FATAL ACCIDENT WHILE RIDING HIS 2017 HONDA CBR 1000. THE CONSUMER STATED PER THE POLICE REPORT THE MOTORCYCLE WA STUCK IN 3RD GEAR, THE RIDER WAS TRAVELING UP A RAMP AS THE LOST CONTROL. PER THE REPORT THE RIDER WENT OVER A RAIL HOWEVER, THE MOTORCYCLE WENT OVER A RAIL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ACCIDENT WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY BY A PASSERBY. AND HIS BODY WENT OVER THE RAILING AND WAS FOUND THE NEXT DAY. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V681000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS A CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNAWARE IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED OR REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A NO SALE ALERT ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A POLICE LOT AND DESTROYED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROADWAY AND THE MOTORCYCLE TRAVELLED OVER A SPEED BUM
20180720ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR. WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CAPITAL POWERSPORTS (10920 STAR RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Mileage: 600
20180720VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR. WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CAPITAL POWERSPORTS (10920 STAR RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Mileage: 600
20180516FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V681000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HALLS MOTORSPORT (1520 WEST INTERSTATE 65 SERVICE RD S, MOBILE, AL) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR have?▼
The 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR has 5 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 2 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR?▼
Yes, the 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ENGINE.
Is the 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR 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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2017 HONDA CBR1000RR; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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