NHTSA Campaign 25V891000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Dec 18, 2025 · 1,337 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.

Consequence

Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash or injury. Engine oil that leaks onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KT5 and KU3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CBR600RR 2024 1,337
HONDA CBR600RR 2025 1,337
HONDA CBR600RR 2026 1,337

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V891000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.