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Campaign 21V382 Posted May 24, 2021 28,528 units

2020-2021 Honda Motorcycle Recall 21V382: Rear Reflector

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

Recall 21V382 covers 28,528 2020-2021 Honda motorcycles with rear reflectors that are too dim. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

Honda is recalling 28,528 2020-2021 motorcycles, including CBR500R, CB500X, C125, and other models, because the rear reflector lens can fail to reflect brightly enough. A dim rear reflector can make the motorcycle harder for other drivers to see and increase crash or injury risk; Honda dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The rear reflex reflector on these 2020-2021 Honda motorcycles is the red reflector at the back of the bike. It is not a powered lamp. It bounces light from another vehicle's headlights back toward that driver, which helps the motorcycle stay visible from behind in low light.

On affected motorcycles in NHTSA campaign 21V382, the reflector lens was made with a shortened injection molding cycle time. That manufacturing change left the lens with lower photometric performance than intended, meaning it sends back less light than the standard requires. The part is still installed, but it does not reflect brightly enough.

There is no warning sign before failure. The reflector does not set a dashboard light, change how the motorcycle rides, or make an obvious sound. An owner looking at the bike will see a rear reflector, but the problem is how much light the lens reflects back.

Who's affected?

The listed models share the same exterior lighting component, a reflex reflector.

2021 Honda CBR500R Exterior lighting
2021 Honda CB500X Exterior lighting
2021 Honda C125 Exterior lighting
2021 Honda CB650R Exterior lighting
2020 Honda CBR650R Exterior lighting
Units affected28,528
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.

What's the safety risk?

A dim rear reflector reduces the motorcycle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Ride with extra care, especially in low light, and schedule the reflector replacement. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Honda motorcycle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free rear-reflector replacement that fixes the dim reflector lens.
  3. Bring the recall notice if you have it, or reference recall number 21V382 when you call.
  4. Ride with the rear reflector clean and uncovered until the repair is complete.
  5. Call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 if the dealer needs help locating the recall.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the rear reflector so the motorcycle has the reflector brightness required by the recall. The replacement part and labor are free at Honda dealers now under recall 21V382. Honda used its standard reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for the same reflector repair before the notice. If that applies to you, bring the paid repair order and proof of payment to the service desk or contact Honda customer service.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

May 24, 2021 NHTSA published the recall
May 24, 2021 Dealer notification began
May 24, 2021 Dealer notification ended
July 7, 2021 Owner notification mailed
July 23, 2021 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V382?

Recall 21V382 covers 28,528 2020-2021 Honda motorcycles with a rear reflector lens that does not reflect brightly enough. The issue affects rear visibility and fails FMVSS 108. Honda dealers will replace the rear reflector for free.

What should I do if my 2020-2021 Honda CBR500R, CB500X, C125, CB650R, CBR650R, CRF300L, GROM125, MONKEY125, CRF250L, CBR300R, CB500F, CMX300, or CMX500 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 21V382. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the rear reflector replacement. Reference Honda recall KM3 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda's remedy says dealers will replace the rear reflector free of charge at a franchised Honda dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced rear visibility to other drivers. A dim rear reflector makes the motorcycle harder to see from behind, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The dealer fix is a free rear reflector replacement.

When were Honda owner letters mailed?

Honda mailed owner notification letters on July 7, 2021. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 21V382 applies to your motorcycle.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V382000
Honda customer service1-866-784-1870
NHTSA recall #21V382
NHTSA recall # (full)21V382000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →