The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24V825000·Announced 2024-11-01

Honda Recalls 2016-2025 Metropolitan Scooters for Transmission Fluid Leak

Honda is recalling 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters because a seal defect may allow transmission fluid to leak, potentially causing driveshaft bearing failure and loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a mechanical failure could lead to a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for unreported injury risks.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2025 Metropolitan scooters. The recall addresses an improper seal between the transmission case and the left-side crankcase, which may allow transmission fluid to leak.

A transmission fluid leak can cause the driveshaft bearings to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA Metropolitan
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
23,483

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • Metropolitan

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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