The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V195000·Announced 2025-03-27

Honda ADV160 scooter oil pump gear can fail losing drive power

Honda is recalling certain 2024-2025 ADV160 scooters because the oil pump driven gear may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: failure of the oil pump driven gear is a structural engine failure, and the source states it results in a loss of drive power.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2025 ADV160 scooters. About 3,316 units are potentially affected.

The oil pump driven gear may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

NHTSA states that a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will replace the oil pump driven gear free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, referencing recall number KR9, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA ADV160
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
3,316

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)

  • ADV160

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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