Recall 25V892 affects 474 2025 Honda CB1000SP motorcycles for parts that can cause rear wheel lockup or oil leaks. Free repair once Honda opens it.
Honda is recalling 474 2025 CB1000SP motorcycles because improperly manufactured pistons and piston rings can lead to rod bearing failure, rear wheel lockup, or oil leaking onto the rear tire. Rear wheel lockup raises crash and injury risk, and oil on hot exhaust components raises fire risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once Honda opens the final remedy.
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What's wrong?
The pistons in the 2025 Honda CB1000SP move inside the engine cylinders and help turn combustion into power. Piston rings seal the space around each piston, keeping compression in the cylinder and engine oil where it belongs. The engine depends on those parts fitting correctly so oil pressure stays steady.
In NHTSA campaign 25V892, Honda says the pistons and piston rings were built to improper specifications. That fit problem can cause excessive engine oil use. Once the oil level drops below the minimum required level, oil pressure falls and the connecting rod bearing can seize. That failure can lock the rear wheel or let oil leak onto the rear tire.
The warning sign is a low engine oil level or increased oil consumption during recommended inspections. If the oil level is dropping faster than normal between checks, that is the issue Honda identified.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Honda CB1000SP | Hard parts internal/mechanical |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 474 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 7 field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Honda CB1000SP motorcycle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Rear wheel lockup raises crash and injury risk. Engine oil leaking onto hot exhaust parts raises fire risk. Watch for low oil level or increased oil consumption during routine checks, and contact a Honda dealer about interim guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once Honda opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Honda CB1000SP is included in this recall.
- Wait for Honda's next owner letter before scheduling the final engine-assembly repair.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 with questions and reference recall number 25V892.
- Ask a franchised Honda dealer how to handle the motorcycle before the repair opens if you see engine oil on the rear tire or near hot exhaust components.
- Keep any recall notice with your records and bring it when Honda confirms the free repair is ready.
What happens at the repair
Honda has not opened the final dealer repair yet. Until it does, Honda has mailed interim safety notices and plans to send another letter once the remedy is available, expected in August 2026. When the repair opens, a Honda technician will inspect the engine assembly and repair it as needed, free under the recall. Honda's standard reimbursement plan is on file for owners who already paid for a related engine repair before the recall notice. Keep invoices and repair orders, then contact Honda customer service to ask how the plan applies to that prior repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 12, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 18, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| February 16, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V892?
Recall 25V892 covers 474 2025 Honda CB1000SP motorcycles with pistons and piston rings that were improperly manufactured. The defect can lead to rod bearing failure, rear wheel lockup, or engine oil leaking onto the rear tire or hot exhaust parts. Honda dealers will inspect and repair the engine assembly for free once the remedy opens.
What should I do if my 2025 Honda CB1000SP is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 25V892. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 25V892. The remedy is still pending, so ask the dealer what interim guidance applies before you ride.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda dealers will inspect and repair the engine assembly as necessary, free of charge, once the remedy is available.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is rear wheel lockup, crash or injury risk, and fire risk from leaking engine oil. Honda says rod bearing failure can lock the rear wheel, and oil on hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
When will Honda notify owners about the repair?
Honda mailed interim owner letters about the safety risk on February 9, 2026. Additional letters are expected in August 2026 once the remedy is available. Until then, confirm your VIN and ask a Honda dealer about current guidance for your motorcycle.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V892000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-866-784-1870 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V892 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V892000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →