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2012 Honda CBR250R Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
829miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Honda CBR250R, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 829 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Slowing down downshifting the engine turns off and all dash display dead. Key off/ key on engine starts fine. 2400km has happened 5 times. Bike going to shop for warranty repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10505549, filed 2013-04, 829 miles

“2012 Honda cbr 250. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycles failed to start. The consumer stated the second occurrence, which was september 2012, the muffler fell off the bike, the consumer was informed, the muffler may have vibrated loose. October 5, 2012, the motorcycle would not start. According to the invoice, the battery was replaced and the oil was changed, which the consumer did not request. November 2012, the bike failed to start. February 2013, the consumers son replaced the fully charged battery, but the bike still would not start. …”

NHTSA complaint #10505084, filed 2013-04

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012218%
2011117%

Other parts of the 2012 Honda CBR250R

Engine
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda CBR250R

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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