2014 Honda Ctx700 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
What could happen: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2014 CTX700.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 15V439000 (manufacturer code JS9 and JT0).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-784-1870.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Consequence: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
What could happen: The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the ABS modulator, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall number is JB0.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2014 CTX700.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 13V307000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-999-1009.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 CTX700 motorcycles manufactured March 6, 2013, through April 11, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Consequence: The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the ABS modulator, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall number is JB0.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Portable jump starter
- 2014 Honda Ctx700 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (3), Suspension (3), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Engine (1), Brakes (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
06/23/2022 · Transmission / drivetrain
While riding my Honda CTX 700 DCT, I lost all engine power, on two occasions. The second was after the Honda Certified Dealer said they repaired it. The first incident was while city riding at 25MPH, and the second was during dense highway traffic at 60MPH. I was barely able to safely pull to the side of the road on momentum alone. If the cars around me…
03/02/2016 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CTX700. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT TRAVELED ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC UNTIL THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAIL…
04/24/2015 · Steering
AFTER I RODE THE BIKE FOR A WHILE, IT BECAME OBVIOUS BECAUSE OF HANDLEBAR MISALIGNMENT THAT SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. THE HANDLE BARS ARE TILTED TO THE RIGHT QUITE A BIT. MY INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT IT IS A PROBLEM OF REAR AXLE ALIGNMENT. THE REAR TIRE MUST BE ADJUSTED TO A MISMATCH OF HASH-MARKS ON EACH SIDE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A STRAIGHT RIDING TRACK…
04/24/2015 · Steering
AFTER I RODE THE BIKE FOR A WHILE, IT BECAME OBVIOUS BECAUSE OF HANDLEBAR MISALIGNMENT THAT SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. THE HANDLE BARS ARE TILTED TO THE RIGHT QUITE A BIT. MY INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT IT IS A PROBLEM OF REAR AXLE ALIGNMENT. THE REAR TIRE MUST BE ADJUSTED TO A MISMATCH OF HASH-MARKS ON EACH SIDE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE A STRAIGHT RIDING TRACK…
04/15/2015 · Steering
AS DELIVERED AND WITH THE REAR AXLE ALIGNED EQUALLY ON THE HASH MARKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE SWINGARM, THE REAR TIRE DOES NOT TRACK IN THE SAME PATH AS THE FRONT TIRE. SIMILARLY, THE REAR SPROCKET IS MISALIGNED WITH THE CHAIN. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THIS, THE REAR AXLE MUST BE MISALIGNED ACCORDING TO THE HASH MARKS. DOING SO CORRECTS THE ALIGNMENT OF THE FRONT…
03/22/2015 · Transmission / drivetrain
MOTORCYCLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED RUNNING ON HIGHWAY IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. WOULD NOT RESTART. FOUR DAYS LATER IT STARTED AND DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHY IT STALLED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
02/25/2015 · Electrical system
LCD SPEEDOMETER HOUSING SHOWS SIGN OF AN OVER HEATING ISSUE. DEALER SAYS IT'S FROM THE SUN, THE PLASTIC HOUSING AND LENS IS BADLY DAMAGED. THIS COULD CAUSE WATER TO LEAK INTO THE UNIT AND SHORT CIRCUIT, INSIDE THE UNIT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STOP, ABRUPTLY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS TOLD THE UNIT WOULD BE REPLACED, BUT ONLY THIS ONE TIME, UNDER…