2025 Honda CB1000SP 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 2025 CB1000SP motorcycles. The pistons and piston rings 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
474 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Honda CB1000SP.
- 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
163 earlier NHTSA recalls by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 18, 2025 2024-2026 Honda CBR600RR recall: Engine Rod Bearing Failure
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and repair the engine assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated December 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KT6. 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 CB1000SP 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V892000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 474 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | KT6, KU4 |
| “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