Honda Recalls 2018-2025 CB300R Motorcycles for Headlight Flickering Defect
Honda is recalling 2018-2025 CB300R motorcycles because headlights may flicker or shut off while driving, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
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 (motorcycle) where loss of visibility increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2025 CB300R motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the headlights may flicker or shut off while the vehicle is in operation.
Loss of headlight illumination can reduce visibility, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the headlight assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA CB300R
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 7,212
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)
- CB300R
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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