2023-2025 Honda CL500/CMX300/CMX500 +1 - Steering recall

Model years: 2023-2025
Makes: Honda
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential units affected: 19,406 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2026-03-12

Affected vehicles

2025 Honda CL500
2025 Honda CMX300
2025 Honda CMX500
2025 Honda SCL500
2024 Honda CL500
2024 Honda CMX300
2024 Honda CMX500
2024 Honda SCL500
2023 Honda CL500
2023 Honda CMX300
2023 Honda CMX500
2023 Honda SCL500

What’s the problem?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.

What could happen?

A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What’s the fix?

Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.