Known Recalls

Model year record

2023 Honda SCL500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V146000

Steering: critical fasteners

Component
Steering: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
19,406
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-12
Owners notified
2026-05-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.

Safety risk

A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.