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2014 Honda Cb500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Honda Cb500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 61,743 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 15V475000 2015-07-29 14,575 affected
Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January 31, 2013, to May 16, 2015. The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed…

Consequence

If the float arm separates from the sensor body, it can give the fuel meter inaccurate information, or in some cases the float may contact the positive and negative terminals causing an electrical short. Either condition may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel level sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JT1.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V439000 2015-07-08 47,168 affected
Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay…

Consequence

A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
1crashes
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“After a 2 hour ride (90 miles) on highways and local roads, I noticed the pin that holds the right side hinge (looking at the motorcycle from the rear) of the honda original equipment accessory "top box" case was protruding by about 1 1/2" from its socket. Had it moved any further, it would have…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-08-15

“Throttle response is very jerky and dangerous at slow speeds, throwing driver back on acceleration and forward when throttle is rolled off. I get thrown into opposing traffic when starting into right hand turn from stop on two-lane road and cannot drive slowly w/o jerking fast, then slow. There is…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-06-18

“Throttle response is very jerky and dangerous at slow speeds, throwing driver back on acceleration and forward when throttle is rolled off. I get thrown into opposing traffic when starting into right hand turn from stop on two-lane road and cannot drive slowly w/o jerking fast, then slow. There is…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-06-18
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Honda Cb500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.