2017 Honda CMX500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Honda CMX500, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Honda CMX500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Critical fasteners (steering) and steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Honda CMX500 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,514 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The horn button is in a non-standard place. Every bike i've ridden for the last 25 years the horn button is bottom left control, while the turn signal switch is above it (middle position). Even in tra”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2018 · Electrical system
“The orientation of the horn button and turn signal is different than any other motorcycle and is dangerous to the operator when trying to use the turn signal or the horn.....when negotiating a corner.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2018 · Electrical system
Compare Honda CMX500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda CMX500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Honda CMX500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Honda CMX500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Honda CMX500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Honda CMX500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Honda CMX500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Honda CMX500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Honda CMX500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Honda CMX500 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 Honda CMX500
How do I know if my 2017 Honda CMX500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Honda CMX500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V500000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
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- CR-V15,994 complaints
- Odyssey12,749 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Fit2,196 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.