2008 Honda Cbr1000rr recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
What could happen: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2008 CBR1000RR.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 24V864000 (manufacturer code KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-784-1870.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
2. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.
What could happen: IF THE CLAMP BREAKS, HOT COOLANT CAN SPRAY ONTO THE RIDERS LEFT LOWER LEG CAUSING SCALDING TO THE RIDER.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEW COOLANT HOSE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2008 CBR1000RR.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 09V174000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 MY 2008 CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.
Consequence: IF THE CLAMP BREAKS, HOT COOLANT CAN SPRAY ONTO THE RIDERS LEFT LOWER LEG CAUSING SCALDING TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEW COOLANT HOSE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. R08. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (15), Wheels / tires (1), Body / structure (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/05/2020 · Engine
VEHICLE BURNS OIL AT A RATE OF OVER 1L PER 1,000 OF MINIMAL TO MODERATE RIDING.
04/30/2019 · Engine
THE ENGINE BURNS OIL AT THE RATE OF 1 QUART PER 500 MILES REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S OPERATED. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. MOST OTHER OWNERS KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FAULTY PISTON RINGS AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THIS PROBLEM ONLY RESULTS IN UNNECESSARY WEAR AND TEAR ON OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS, HIGHER COST OF OWNERSHIP AND MUCH HIGHER EMISSIONS. HONDA,…
02/26/2019 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLE. WHILE CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT WAS BURNING OIL TOO FAST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN BURNING OIL TOO QUICKLY EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED A YEAR AGO. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BURNING…
02/24/2016 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE CONSTANTLY REFILLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON RINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…
01/11/2016 · Wheels / tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AS THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED AND NEARLY CAUSED THE CONTACT TO FALL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR…
04/20/2015 · Body / structure · crash
ON JANUARY 18TH 2015 I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE HONDA 2008 CBR1000RR ON MULHOLLAND HWY IN AGUORA HILLS AT SPEED ABOUT 45MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. A HEAD WAS MILD TURN TO THE RIGHT. JUST BEFORE THE TURN MY ENGINE SEIZED, BLOCKED REAR WHEEL AND MOTORCYCLE WITH ME CONTINUE STRAIGHT OUT OF TURN INTO THE CLIFF ABOUT 25 FEET DEEP. UNFORTUNATELY THERE WAS NOT ANY G…
12/09/2014 · Engine
BURNING LARGE AMOUNTS OR OIL. DEFINITELY SEEING SOOT/SMOKE COMING OUT THE EXHAUST HAVE HAD THE OIL LIGHT COME ON DURING USAGE AND WHEN CHECKING DIPSTICK NOTICED THAT OIL WAS VERY LOW, ABOUT 1 QUART LOW. HAVE ALREADY TALKED TO HONDA DEALERS CLAIMING ONE QUART OF OIL BURNT PER 1000 MILES IS NORMAL, BUT I'M EXCEEDING THOSE GUIDELINES. I'VE ALSO HAD MULTIPLE MO…
02/05/2014 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CBR CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE EVERY 700-1000 MILES. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE OIL CONSUMPTION WAS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.