2012 Honda CBR600RR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
8,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 100.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
2014: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10621574 · 2014-08-11 (August 11, 2014)
ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY SPEED. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING. THE ENGINE WILL TURN, BUT IT WILL NOT START, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KILL SWITCH ON/OFF IT FINALLY STARTED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT NOT WHILE RIDING, JUST TRYING TO START THE BIKE. ONE TIME I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE SHOP. NEVER TOUCHED THE KILL SWITCH AGAIN AND THE BIKE IS WORKING FINE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10621574 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V864000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2024-11-15 (November 15, 2024)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1100.0%ODI 10621574 · 8,000 miENGINE CUT OFF WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY SPEED. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING. THE ENGINE WILL TURN, BUT IT WILL NOT START, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KILL SWITCH ON/OFF IT FINALLY STARTED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT NOT WHILE RIDING, JUST TRYING TO START THE BIKE. ONE TIME I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE SHOP. NEVER TOUCHED THE KILL SWITCH AGAIN AND THE BIKE IS WORKING FINE. *TR | 1100.0%ODI 11684860Dear Honda Motor Co., Inc. Customer Service, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the service I received at Lilliston Honda in Vineland, New Jersey, concerning a recall repair on my motorcycle. I dropped off my 2013 Honda CBR600RR at the dealership on August 19, 2025, for a recall related to the fuel pump. The motorcycle has experienced frequent and dangerous engine shutdowns while riding, and difficulty starting afterward. I also mentioned to the service staff that the fuel pump priming sound is often absent when this occurs. … | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11585995Nothing has happened, but this recall for my vehicle was release several months ago and since then has had no updates on arrival of fuel pump. If at all possible there needs to be a timely release so that there are no potential issues in the future regarding the recalled fuel pump. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11684860Dear Honda Motor Co., Inc. Customer Service, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the service I received at Lilliston Honda in Vineland, New Jersey, concerning a recall repair on my motorcycle. I dropped off my 2013 Honda CBR600RR at the dealership on August 19, 2025, for a recall related to the fuel pump. The motorcycle has experienced frequent and dangerous engine shutdowns while riding, and difficulty starting afterward. I also mentioned to the service staff that the fuel pump priming sound is often absent when this occurs. … | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11742003[XXX] [XXX] Fax: [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | 342.9%ODI 11724020To Whom It May Concern, I am the owner of a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. I recently learned that this motorcycle is affected by an active recall related to potential engine defects that can lead to oil loss, rod bearing failure, and possible rear wheel lock. As a new rider, I do not feel safe operating this motorcycle until the recall repair is fully implemented. The first stage of the recall was completed prior to my purchase, but the defect persists and the permanent remedy is not yet available. I request the following actions be documented and ad… |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11753521 · 1,800 miThe contact owns a 2025 Honda CBR600RR. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V891000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that there was oil leaking onto the rear wheel and tire of the motorcycle. The motorcy… | 457.1%ODI 11738520 · 1,800 miThe contact owns a 2026 Honda CBR600RR. The contact stated that while thee vehicle was parked, oil was observed on the ground and oil was observed as empty in the tank. The vehicle experienced a harsh cranking noise and the power diminishes when changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where engine oil was added and observed for any additional leaks. The dealer stated for the contact to come to the dealer every 200 miles to add oil. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800. |
| Electrical System | 1100.0%ODI 10621574 · 8,000 miENGINE CUT OFF WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY SPEED. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING. THE ENGINE WILL TURN, BUT IT WILL NOT START, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KILL SWITCH ON/OFF IT FINALLY STARTED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT NOT WHILE RIDING, JUST TRYING TO START THE BIKE. ONE TIME I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE SHOP. NEVER TOUCHED THE KILL SWITCH AGAIN AND THE BIKE IS WORKING FINE. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11350416 · 740 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CBR600RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING OF THE DRIVEWAY, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. THE VEHICLE KEPT CHANGING SPEEDS AT 20 MPH AND FINALLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND OUT THAT ALL THE WIRES IN THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED. THE DEALER (HONDA OF CHATTANOOGA 4915 HIGHWAY 58, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416; [phone removed]) STATED TO BRING THE… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 114.3% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 8,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10621574 · 8,000 miENGINE CUT OFF WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY SPEED. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING. THE ENGINE WILL TURN, BUT IT WILL NOT START, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KILL SWITCH ON/OFF IT FINALLY STARTED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT NOT WHILE RIDING, JUST TRYING TO START THE BIKE. ONE TIME I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE SHOP. NEVER TOUCHED THE KILL SWITCH AGAIN AND THE BIKE IS WORKING FINE. *TR |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | Too few reports for a range | 8,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10621574 · 8,000 miENGINE CUT OFF WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY SPEED. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING. THE ENGINE WILL TURN, BUT IT WILL NOT START, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KILL SWITCH ON/OFF IT FINALLY STARTED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT NOT WHILE RIDING, JUST TRYING TO START THE BIKE. ONE TIME I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE SHOP. NEVER TOUCHED THE KILL SWITCH AGAIN AND THE BIKE IS WORKING FINE. *TR |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | 24V864000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2019: 1 complaints · 2020: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Fuel/Propulsion System |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 1ODI 10621574 · 8,000 miENGINE CUT OFF WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY SPEED. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING. THE ENGINE WILL TURN, BUT IT WILL NOT START, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KILL SWITCH ON/OFF IT FINALLY STARTED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT NOT WHILE RIDING, JUST TRYING TO START THE BIKE. ONE TIME I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE SHOP. NEVER TOUCHED THE KILL SWITCH AGAIN AND THE BIKE IS WORKING FINE. *TR |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1ODI 10621574 · 8,000 miENGINE CUT OFF WHILE RIDING ON HIGHWAY SPEED. IT STARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING. THE ENGINE WILL TURN, BUT IT WILL NOT START, THE FUEL PUMP WILL NOT PRIME. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KILL SWITCH ON/OFF IT FINALLY STARTED. IT HAPPENED AGAIN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT NOT WHILE RIDING, JUST TRYING TO START THE BIKE. ONE TIME I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE SHOP. NEVER TOUCHED THE KILL SWITCH AGAIN AND THE BIKE IS WORKING FINE. *TR | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.