Model year guide

2020 Honda CB 500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Honda CB 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2020 Honda CB 500 — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 Honda CB 500 at a glance

Safety recalls2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Honda CB 500 recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip NHTSA Campaign #21V690000 · manufacturer #KM6 · NHTSA lists this under Cb500x · 02/09/2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator, and replace the modulator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #21V382000 · manufacturer #KM3 · NHTSA lists this under Cb500x · 24/05/2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, a…

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Honda CB 500 vehicles on record

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2020 Honda CB 500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Honda CB 500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda CB 500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.