2018 Honda CMX500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2018 Honda CMX500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2018 Honda CMX500. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A detached screw may lodge between the frame and stem, interfering with steering and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 KU8. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10163452Followup Notice - In May 2018, we notified you of an Emission Recall involving the EVAP canister charge hose on your 2017 or 2018 CMX300/A or CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycle. At the time, we advised owner's of the following: Honda has determined that a defect related to emissions regulations exists in all model 2017 and certain model 2018 Honda CMX300/A and CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycles. The fuel vapor permeation of the EVAP canister charge hose exceeds the federal permeation standards. An updated part, made of a different material, is available to correct this condition.
- 10143374Customer letter - Honda has determined that a defect related to emissions regulations exists in all model 2017, and certain model year 2018 Honda CMX300/A and CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycles. The fuel vapor permeation of the EVAP canister charge hose exceeds the federal permeation standards. An updated part, made of a different material, is available to correct this condition.
- 10143357Dealer message - Please be advised that repair parts for this campaign are now available on open order with a line item restriction of one.
- 10143244Customer letter - Honda has determined that a defect related to emissions regulations exists in all model 2017, and certain model year 2018 Honda CMX300/A and CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycles. The fuel vapor permeation of the EVAP canister charge hose exceeds the federal permeation standards. An updated part, made of a different material, is available to correct this condition.
- 10143224Dealer message - Please be advised that repair parts for this campaign are now available on open order with a line item restriction of one.
- 10142668Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL of all 2017, and certain 2018 CMX300/A and CMX500/A motorcycles to replace the EVAP canister charge hose with an updated part. The canister charge hose exceeds the federal fuel vapor permeation standard.
- 10139578Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL of all 2017, and certain 2018 CMX300/A and CMX500/A motorcycles to replace the EVAP canister charge hose with an updated part. The canister charge hose exceeds the California and federal fuel vapor permeation standard.
- 10139577Dealer message - The Service Bulletin in support of the EMISSION RECALL for model year 2017 and 2018 CMX300 and CMX500 - Rebel motorcycles to replace the EVAP canister charge hose is posted on iN.
- 10139565Dealer message - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on model year 2017 through 2018 CMX300/A (AC type*) and CMX500/A (AC type*) motorcycles to replace the Evaporative Emission Canister Charge Hose. The fuel vapor permeation of the Evaporative Emission Canister Charge Hose exceeds the EPA emission regulation
- 10139564Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on model year 2017 through 2018 CMX300 (AC type*) and CMX500 (AC type*) motorcycles to replace a defective Evaporative Emission Canister Charge Hose. The fuel vapor permeation of the Canister Charge Hose exceeds the EPA emission regulation.
- 10115757Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.
Every Honda CMX500 model year
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