Total Complaints
2 filings
HONDA CBR650R · model year
2023 HONDA CBR650R
2 NHTSA complaints. 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 2023HONDACBR650R carries 2 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2023 CBR650R is power train with 1 filings, followed by power train:manual transmission (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 79 investigation files overlapping the 2023 CBR650R, 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.
2
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 |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20250327POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CBR650R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact observed that the gear shifter was loose and sliding back and forth. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the gear shifter was loosened and needed to be tightened. The motorcycle was repaired. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V107000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,989.
Mileage: 3,989
20250327POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CBR650R Motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact observed that the gear shifter was loose and sliding back and forth. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the gear shifter was loosened and needed to be tightened. The motorcycle was repaired. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V107000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,989.
Mileage: 3,989
Compare 2023HONDACBR650R to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
DP26005Defect PetitionOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25015Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of braking force
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2023 HONDA CBR650R have?▼
The 2023 HONDA CBR650R has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 HONDA CBR650R?▼
The most-complained component for the 2023 HONDA CBR650R is POWER TRAIN with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Is the 2023 HONDA CBR650R 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 2023 HONDA CBR650R; 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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