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2025 Honda CBR650R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Honda CBR650R — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other CBR650R years?

CBR650R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted2 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 1 complaints
CBR650R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Honda CBR650R have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V911000Electrical SystemDecember 23, 2025 · 2,155 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2025 CBR650R motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the turn signal switch wire harness to become damaged, which can cause an electrical short circuit and blown fuse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A blown fuse will cause a loss of turn signal, brake light, speedometer, and horn function, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the turn signal switch wire harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KT7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 8, 2026.

2025 Honda CBR650R — common questions

Is the 2025 Honda CBR650R reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Honda CBR650R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Honda CBR650R. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.