Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 19, 2025
Honda CBR600RR (2024-2026) Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire
Honda recalls certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles due to rear wheel lockup and fire risks from leaking engine oil. Owners must get a free engine replacement by October 31, 2026.
Honda is recalling specific 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles because a manufacturing defect could cause rear wheel lockup or oil leaks that might lead to fire. This affects owners who need to get a free engine replacement by October 31, 2026. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82007-honda-cbr600rr-2024-2026-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-or.
“Honda CBR600RR (2024-2026) Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82007-honda-cbr600rr-2024-2026-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-or. Based on NHTSA recall #25V891000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V891000).
Honda is recalling certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles due to engine oil leaks and potential rear wheel lockup, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Dealers will replace the engine assembly free of charge. The recall was announced on December 18, 2025.
How to tell if you have it
Honda CBR600RR, 2024-2026
What to do
Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
The hazard
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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has 244 other recalls on record since 2009-11-18. Other recent recalls include the Honda VT750 Fuel Pump Failure Risk (2026-10-01), the Honda Odyssey 2020 Air Bags Unexpected Deployment Risk (2026-09-04), and the Honda CMX500 2017 Steering Recall (2026-07-30). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Engine Stall Risk (2025-11-18), the BMW S 1000 RR Electrical System Risk (2026-07-23), and the Harley-Davidson FLHC Rear Brake Line Recall (2026-04-13).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a Honda CBR600RR model from 2024 to 2026. The recall involves specific VINs that can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting January 7, 2026.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule the engine replacement.
Get Engine Replacement
Dealers will replace the engine assembly free of charge once the remedy is available, by October 31, 2026.
October 31, 2026
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 52 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Interim owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V891000 — Honda CBR600RR (2024-2026) Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire
Hello,
I own a Honda CBR600RR (2024-2026) Engine Recall: Risk of Crash or Fire that is covered by recall 25V891000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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