2024 Honda XL750 motorcycles recalled for engine oil leak risk
Honda is recalling certain 2024 XL750 and 2025 CMX1100 and CRF1100 motorcycles due to a defective crankcase sealing bolt that may leak engine oil onto the rear tire, risking loss of control. Dealers will replace the bolt for free.
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: This recall involves a mechanical defect that creates a loss-of-control risk due to engine oil leaking onto the rear tire. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported, the hazard directly threatens vehicle control and safety, qualifying as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Honda is recalling certain 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100, and 2025 CRF1100 motorcycles manufactured by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured.
The defective crankcase sealing bolt can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire. Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Approximately 1,016 motorcycles are affected. Honda began mailing owner notification letters on July 15, 2025. Owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to arrange a free replacement of the crankcase sealing bolt at an authorized Honda dealer. Honda's recall number for this campaign is KS2.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2024 HONDA XL750
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- oil-leak
- loss-of-control
- Affected units
- 1,016
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 (3)
- XL750
- CMX1100
- CRF1100
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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