2024 Honda Cmx300 Safety Report

The 2024 Honda CMX300 currently presents a very limited safety data picture due to its newness, with zero total complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA. This lack of data makes it difficult to establish long-term reliability or common issues. However, a significant safety concern has already been identified through a recall. The single recall issued for this model, affecting 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles, addresses a critical steering component issue. Specifically, the handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach, potentially lodging between the frame and stem, which could severely interfere with steering and significantly increase the risk of a crash or injury. Given the absence of crash test ratings from NHTSA (Overall=N/A, Frontal=N/A, Side=N/A, Rollover=N/A), there is no objective data to assess its performance in various collision scenarios. The immediate recall concerning the handlebar lock screw is the primary safety data point available. This recall indicates a manufacturing or design flaw that could have severe consequences if not addressed promptly. Owners of the 2024 Honda CMX300 should prioritize addressing the recall related to the handlebar lock screw. While the lack of complaint data is typical for a new model, the existence of a recall for a critical steering component highlights a potential safety vulnerability that needs immediate attention from the manufacturer and owners. Until more real-world data and crash test results become available, the safety assessment is largely based on this single, but important, recall.

Our recommendation: Given the critical steering recall, ensure the handlebar lock screw issue has been addressed by the dealer before purchase or immediately after if already owned. Monitor for future complaints as more data becomes available.