2014 Honda Nc700x recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, 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 NC700X.
- 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.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Portable jump starter
- 2014 Honda Nc700x owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3), Fuel system (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
12/02/2014 · Electrical system
TRIP METER AND ODOMETER RESET THEMSELVES WITH RANDOM NUMBERS. NOT SHOWING ACTUAL MILES RIDDEN. *JS
09/13/2014 · Electrical system
THE A TRIP METER KEEPS RESETTING AT RANDOM INTERVALS WHICH THROWS OFF THE MPG, ETC. THE NC700X FORUMS ARE REPORTING TONS OF THE TRIP METERS PROBLEMS ON THE 2014 MODELS DOING THE SAME THING. I SURE HOPE SOMEONE TAKES ACTION BECAUSE HONDA CONTINUES TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
09/11/2014 · Vehicle Speed Control
I OWN A NEW 2014 HONDA NC700X MOTORCYCLE THAT I TOOK DELIVERY OF ON 07-25-2014. THE "A" & "B" TRIP METERS WILL RANDOMLY RESET TO RANDOM MILEAGE NUMBERS WHICH COULD BE ABOVE OR BELOW THE ACTUAL MILES TRAVELED. I DON'T HAVE A GPS MOUNTED TO THE BIKE TO VERIFY HOW FAST THE BIKE IS MOVING OR DISTANCE TRAVELED SO I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS IS AFFECTING THE SPEED REA…
09/04/2014 · Electrical system
THE TRIP METER, "TRIP A", RANDOMLY RESETS. THIS FIRST WAS NOTICED SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE AND AROUND 915 MILES. "TRIP A" HAD ONLY 58 MILES INDICATED WHILE "TRIP B", WHICH WAS RESET AT THE SAME TIME AS "TRIP A" READ 148 MILES. THIS HAS OCCURRED SPORADICALLY SINCE. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 3958 MILES. THE LAST DISCREPANCY WAS NOTED AT 3688 MILES.…