Recall 25V210 affects 7,212 2018-2025 Honda CB300R motorcycles because headlights can flicker or shut off. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 7,212 2018-2025 CB300R motorcycles because the headlights can flicker or shut off while riding. Loss of headlight illumination can reduce the rider's visibility and raise crash or injury risk; Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The headlight assembly on 2018-2025 Honda CB300R motorcycles holds the lamp, circuit boards, wiring, and reflector that aim light ahead of the bike. The wiring carries power to the low and high beams, so the rider depends on those wire connections to keep the headlight lit while riding.
On affected motorcycles, engine and road vibration shake the headlight parts enough to bend the wires near their soldered terminal bases. The circuit boards are mounted in a way that lets the assembly vibrate, and the wires are not held in a fixed path. That movement concentrates stress at the wire cores. Over time, the wire cores weaken, break, and the headlight stops working.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the problem shows up, the headlight can flicker or shut off while the motorcycle is moving.
Who's affected?
VIN search opened on May 30, 2025. The recall spans 8 CB300R model years with the same headlight assembly.
| 2019 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
|---|---|
| 2018 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
| 2020 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
| 2021 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
| 2022 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
| 2023 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
| 2025 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
| 2024 Honda CB300R | Headlights |
| Units affected | 7,212 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 17 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the group, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of headlight illumination reduces your visibility and makes the motorcycle harder for other road users to see, raising the risk of a crash or injury. Schedule the headlight assembly replacement soon, and avoid riding after dark if the lighting is unreliable. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2025 Honda CB300R is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free headlight assembly replacement that fixes the flicker or shutoff issue.
- Reference recall number 25V210 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one to you.
- Ride with extra caution until the repair is complete. If the headlight flickers or shuts off, stop riding and contact the dealer.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the headlight assembly covered by recall 25V210. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for this headlight repair, Honda's recall reimbursement plan covers qualifying expenses. Bring paid invoices, receipts, and any repair order showing the headlight assembly work to the service desk, or contact Honda customer service to start the reimbursement review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 1, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 3, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| May 23, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 30, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 30, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V210?
Recall 25V210 covers 7,212 2018-2025 Honda CB300R motorcycles with headlights that can flicker or shut off while riding. Loss of headlight illumination reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury. Honda dealers will replace the headlight assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2025 Honda CB300R is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 25V210. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free headlight assembly replacement. Reference Honda recall KS0 or NHTSA campaign 25V210 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda will replace the headlight assembly free of charge at any franchised Honda dealer. Parts and labor are covered for included motorcycles.
What is the safety risk for Honda CB300R recall 25V210?
The risk is reduced visibility if the headlight flickers or shuts off while riding. That makes it harder for the rider to see the road and harder for other drivers to see the motorcycle, increasing crash or injury risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V210000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 866-784-1870 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V210 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V210000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →