2011 Honda CBR250R Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,875miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Honda CBR250R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2011 Honda CBR250R. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and electrical system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,875 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine3 50%
- Engine cooling2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
Example complaints
Engine: “When riding, in all conditions, and with a frequency of 3 or more times per week, the engine will cut off when the clutch is pulled in. This requires me to restart the engine while driving, most times it is controllable however it is alarming as it can happen at any time. This has happened mostly at speeds in the range of 30-45 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10825526, filed 2016-02, 12,000 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2011 Honda CBR250R motorcycle. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10439045, filed 2011-12, 2,500 milesElectrical system: “Instrument panel lighting blinks while operating; the instrument panel fades in and out while operating. Needs to be replaced. Cannot see MPH or fuel remaining.”
NHTSA complaint #11080030, filed 2018-03, 1,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,200 and 7,541 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Honda CBR250R in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- PE14032Motorcycle StallingClosed · Oct 29, 2014
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10127632Aug 15, 2014Equipment. Honda technician newsletter - Mirror Cover Installation The mirror cover on the CTX1300. NC700JD (NM4) Closing the Rear Utility Box Covers. CBR250R/RA and CRF250L Leaking Water Pump.
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry…
- 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
Other model years of the Honda CBR250R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 1,414 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 6 | 1,875 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Honda CBR250R have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2011 Honda CBR250R as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Honda CBR250R is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2011 Honda CBR250R been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Honda CBR250R reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,875 miles and the middle half falls between 1,200 and 7,541 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.