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2026 Honda CBR600RR recalls & problems

The 2026 Honda CBR600RR has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints7filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingDec 18, 2025

Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 25V8910001,337 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.
Fix: 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 October 31, 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 repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine cooling	4	900 mi
Engine	3	—
Power train	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the oil warning light illuminated, and the motorcycle started to lose power. The contact was able to safely get off the roadway and became aware that there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact attempted to restart the motorcycle. The motorcycle was towed to the residence. The motorcycle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V891000 ( ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact not to attempt to restart the motorcycle. The failure mileage was 16,500.
Aug 29, 2026 · 16,500 miles
Power train
Bike is running rough and burning oil.
Dec 19, 2025
Engine
The oil level in my motorcycle has continued to drop every time I take it to the dealership to get inspected, and 7 months after I was notified about the recall, there is still no repair available for my vehicle. This is unacceptable as i am unable to ride my motorcycle across long distances and am inconvenienced every 300 miles to get it inspected at my dealership. There needs to be a solution asap to repair my vehicle.
Aug 1, 2026
Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V891000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The dealer provided a complimentary oil change service, but the vehicle remained unrepaired due to the part not being available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 1.
Nov 1, 2025 · 1 miles
Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. The contact stated that the motorcycle was consuming a quart of engine oil every 1,000 miles. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V891000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The motorcycle was taken to another local dealer, Cycle World (4972 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462), for the recommended 3,000-mile service. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1.
Apr 1, 2025 · 1 miles
Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. The contact stated that while thee vehicle was parked, oil was observed on the ground and oil was observed as empty in the tank. The vehicle experienced a harsh cranking noise and the power diminishes when changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where engine oil was added and observed for any additional leaks. The dealer stated for the contact to come to the dealer every 200 miles to add oil. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.
May 9, 2026 · 1,800 miles
Engine
To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. I recently learned that this motorcycle is affected by an active recall related to potential engine defects that can lead to oil loss, rod bearing failure, and possible rear wheel lock. As a new rider, I do not feel safe operating this motorcycle until the recall repair is fully implemented. The first stage of the recall was completed prior to my purchase, but the defect persists and the permanent remedy is not yet available. I request the following actions be documented and addressed: 1.Official acknowledgement of my safety concern and that the bike is currently unsafe to ride. 2.Escalation to Honda Customer Relations for…
Mar 13, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.