2012 HONDA CBR250R
0 recalls — 22 complaints — 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 10 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 18, 2018
Incident date: Aug 31, 2018
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON A COUNTY ROAD, GOING STRAIGHT ABOUT 55 MPH, MY BACK WHEEL LOCKED UP, WITH NO WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD BUT THE BACK WHEEL WILL NOT TURN FOR ANY REASON AND THE CLUTCH IS ALSO EXTREMELY LOOSE NOW.
WHEELS
Sep 18, 2018
Incident date: Aug 31, 2018
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON A COUNTY ROAD, GOING STRAIGHT ABOUT 55 MPH, MY BACK WHEEL LOCKED UP, WITH NO WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD BUT THE BACK WHEEL WILL NOT TURN FOR ANY REASON AND THE CLUTCH IS ALSO EXTREMELY LOOSE NOW.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 18, 2018
Incident date: Aug 31, 2018
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON A COUNTY ROAD, GOING STRAIGHT ABOUT 55 MPH, MY BACK WHEEL LOCKED UP, WITH NO WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PUSH IT OFF THE ROAD BUT THE BACK WHEEL WILL NOT TURN FOR ANY REASON AND THE CLUTCH IS ALSO EXTREMELY LOOSE NOW.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 24, 2017
Incident date: Jun 24, 2017
THE PART THAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM IS A KNOWN SOFTWARE PROBLEM ON THE BIKE AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE BIKE IS STALLING AND CUTTING POWER WHILE I AM RIDING OR AT A STOP, IT SEEMS TO BE RANDOM. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I RIDE, HOWEVER, AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE OTHER NIGHT MY BIKE JUST SHUT OFF WH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2017
Incident date: Jun 24, 2017
THE PART THAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM IS A KNOWN SOFTWARE PROBLEM ON THE BIKE AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE BIKE IS STALLING AND CUTTING POWER WHILE I AM RIDING OR AT A STOP, IT SEEMS TO BE RANDOM. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I RIDE, HOWEVER, AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE OTHER NIGHT MY BIKE JUST SHUT OFF WH... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 24, 2017
Incident date: Jun 24, 2017
THE PART THAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM IS A KNOWN SOFTWARE PROBLEM ON THE BIKE AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE BIKE IS STALLING AND CUTTING POWER WHILE I AM RIDING OR AT A STOP, IT SEEMS TO BE RANDOM. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME I RIDE, HOWEVER, AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE OTHER NIGHT MY BIKE JUST SHUT OFF WH... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 28, 2017
Incident date: Apr 26, 2017
MOTORCYCLE WILL STALL INADVERTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. THIS WEEK, IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE. SEVERAL TIMES THE WEEK BEFORE AND I DOUBT I AM THE ONLY PERSON EXPERIENCING THIS BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON YOUTUBE: HTTPS://WWW.Y... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 16, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CBR250R. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE MOTOR SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.
ENGINE
Apr 29, 2014
Incident date: Apr 25, 2013
BASICALLY WHEN YOU DOWNSHIFT ON THE BIKE NO MATTER WHAT SPEED OR GEAR IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF EVEN WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PULLED IN. IT DOESN'T DO IT EVERY TIME BUT IT WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TIME I RIDE. *JS
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2014
Incident date: Apr 10, 2014
I WAS GOING AT ABOUT 30MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC ON MY MOTORCYCLE, AND HAD TO USE THE FRICTION ZONE ON THE CLUTCH A LOT. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN I DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY, AND ALSO CLOSE THE THROTTLE (TO NOT GIVE THE MOTORCYCLE ANY ADDITIONAL GAS), THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF AND DIE COMPLETED. USUALL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 28, 2012
SLOWING DOWN DOWNSHIFTING THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AND ALL DASH DISPLAY DEAD. KEY OFF/ KEY ON ENGINE STARTS FINE. 2400KM HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. BIKE GOING TO SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 28, 2012
SLOWING DOWN DOWNSHIFTING THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AND ALL DASH DISPLAY DEAD. KEY OFF/ KEY ON ENGINE STARTS FINE. 2400KM HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES. BIKE GOING TO SHOP FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
2012 HONDA CBR 250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES FAILED TO START. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, WHICH WAS SEPTEMBER 2012, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF THE BIKE, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE MUFFLER MAY HAVE VIBRATED LOOSE. OCTOBER 5, 2012, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT START... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
2012 HONDA CBR 250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES FAILED TO START. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, WHICH WAS SEPTEMBER 2012, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF THE BIKE, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE MUFFLER MAY HAVE VIBRATED LOOSE. OCTOBER 5, 2012, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT START... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
2012 HONDA CBR 250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES FAILED TO START. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, WHICH WAS SEPTEMBER 2012, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF THE BIKE, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE MUFFLER MAY HAVE VIBRATED LOOSE. OCTOBER 5, 2012, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT START... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2012
2012 HONDA CBR 250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES FAILED TO START. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, WHICH WAS SEPTEMBER 2012, THE MUFFLER FELL OFF THE BIKE, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE MUFFLER MAY HAVE VIBRATED LOOSE. OCTOBER 5, 2012, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT START... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR GETTING READY TO TAKE OFF FROM STOP. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 21, 2012
Incident date: Aug 21, 2012
WHEN COLD THE BIKE STARTS AND THEN THE IDLE INCREASES TO 4000-5000 RPM AND STAYS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. NORMAL IDLE SHOULD BE 1500+/-. *TR
ENGINE
Aug 21, 2012
Incident date: Aug 21, 2012
WHEN COLD THE BIKE STARTS AND THEN THE IDLE INCREASES TO 4000-5000 RPM AND STAYS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. NORMAL IDLE SHOULD BE 1500+/-. *TR
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2012
Incident date: Jun 27, 2012
SINCE AROUND 550 MILES(MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS 637 MILES) MY MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY STALLING WHILE PULLING IN CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT. I LET OFF OF THROTTLE, PULL IN CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT AND THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE GOING ANYWHERE FROM 45-60 MILES AN HOUR. THIS MACHINE WIL... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 10, 2012
Incident date: Jun 27, 2012
SINCE AROUND 550 MILES(MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS 637 MILES) MY MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY STALLING WHILE PULLING IN CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT. I LET OFF OF THROTTLE, PULL IN CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT AND THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE GOING ANYWHERE FROM 45-60 MILES AN HOUR. THIS MACHINE WIL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2012
Incident date: Jun 27, 2012
SINCE AROUND 550 MILES(MOTORCYCLE NOW HAS 637 MILES) MY MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY STALLING WHILE PULLING IN CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT. I LET OFF OF THROTTLE, PULL IN CLUTCH TO DOWNSHIFT AND THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE GOING ANYWHERE FROM 45-60 MILES AN HOUR. THIS MACHINE WIL... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 HONDA CBR250R
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 147000 AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
MC - The Wrench
Aug 15, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Honda technician newsletter - Mirror Cover Installation The mirror cover on the CTX1300. NC700JD (NM4) Closing the Rear Utility Box Covers. CBR250R/RA and CRF250L Leaking Water Pump.
IN-04-09-13
Mar 26, 2013
147000 AIR BAGS: ALLEGED COUNTERFEIT AIR BAG
HONDA: MESSAGE INFORMATION REGARDING THE DANGER OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS INSTALLED IN VEHICLES, AND VEHICLES NEED TO BE INSPECTED TO ENSURE AIRBAG IS GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED. NO MODEL YEARS OR MODELS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA CBR250R
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE14032
Opened: Oct 29, 2014 — Closed: Mar 18, 2015
Motorcycle Stalling
First produced on January 16, 2011, Honda's CBR250R entry-level motorcycle (the subject vehicle) remained in production until being replaced by the MY 2015 CBR300R.In May, 2011, Honda received its first complaint (a field report) concerning subject vehicle engine stalling while decelerating.Honda be... Read more
HONDA CBR250R — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA CBR250R across all model years.
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Total Recalls
31
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths