Honda Cbr1000rr Recalls

The Honda CBR1000RR has 8 recalls spanning 2004 through 2021, with the most serious recent issues on 2021 Fireblade SP models where an overheating exhaust pipe can melt and rupture the oil cooler line, spilling oil onto the exhaust or rear tire and raising the risk of fire or a crash.

The 2021 Fireblade SP also has a separate structural recall: incorrectly installed rear suspension connecting plates can break and cause a sudden drop in ride height while moving. Covering both 2021 model years and earlier production, fuel pump impellers on 2008-2021 models can deform and cause the pump to fail, stalling the engine without warning. A narrower version of the same fuel pump defect affects 2018-2019 models specifically.

Going back to the 2017 model year, a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the filler neck can let water into the tank, which can cause the engine to stall. The 2008 model has a coolant hose clamp near the water pump that can crack from vibration at sustained high engine speeds, spraying hot coolant onto the rider's lower left leg.

On 2006 models, a poorly welded vent pipe at the bottom of the fuel tank can crack from vibration and drip fuel, creating a fire risk near any ignition source. The earliest recall covers 2004 models, where a software error in the digital speedometer causes it to read roughly 25 percent lower than actual speed, which can lead to unintentionally illegal or unsafe speeds.