2024-2026 Honda CBR600RR recall: Engine Rod Bearing Failure
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 18, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
1,337 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Honda CBR600RR.
- Compared with
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 14 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 24 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
162 earlier NHTSA recalls by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 11, 2025 2016-2020 Acura ILX recall: Reduced Brake Function (agency record)
- Dec. 11, 2025 2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV recall: Loss of Drive Power/FMVSS 305 (agency record)
- Nov. 13, 2025 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid recall: Loss of Drive Power from Software Error (agency record)
- Oct. 31, 2025 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) equipment recall: Wheel May Detach from Vehicle (agency record)
- Oct. 23, 2025 2025 Honda CB1000SP recall: Loose Gearshift Pedal/FMVSS 123 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 October 31, 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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Honda CBR600RR 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V891000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 1,337 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | KT5, KU3 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record