2025 Honda Adv160 Safety Report

The 2025 Honda ADV160, despite being a new model, has already accumulated 6 NHTSA complaints, with 0 crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported. The overall safety picture is dominated by a single, critical recall (NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V195000) concerning the engine's oil pump driven gear. This recall is directly linked to 4 of the 6 total complaints, highlighting a significant manufacturing defect that can lead to a loss of drive power and increased risk of a crash or injury. Owners have reported issues with the availability of parts for this recall, causing frustration and potential safety concerns as they await repairs. The common complaint pattern revolves almost entirely around the engine and engine cooling system, specifically the oil pump issue. Four complaints explicitly mention the recall or symptoms consistent with the recall, such as oil leaks and concerns about engine seizure. This indicates a concentrated and serious defect rather than a scattering of minor issues. The remaining complaints are categorized as 'UNKNOWN OR OTHER' and 'ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM', which could potentially be related to the same underlying engine problem. Recall history for this model is limited to the aforementioned recall (25V195000) for the oil pump driven gear. This recall affects certain 2024-2025 ADV160 scooters and is critical due to the potential for sudden loss of power. The high number of complaints directly referencing this recall, even for a new model with low complaint volume, underscores its severity and the impact it has had on early owners. NHTSA crash test performance ratings are not available for the 2025 Honda ADV160 (Overall=N/A, Frontal=N/A, Side=N/A, Rollover=N/A). This is common for motorcycles and scooters, as they are not typically subjected to the same comprehensive crash testing as passenger vehicles. Therefore, the safety assessment relies heavily on complaint data and recall information, which in this case, points to a significant engine-related safety concern.

Our recommendation: Given the critical engine recall and reported difficulties in obtaining recall repairs, potential buyers should ensure the recall (25V195000) has been completed before purchase and verify part availability with a dealer.