Honda Rebel 500 maintenance schedule & recalls
2017–2026
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical intervals — not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 4,000 mi or 6 months |
| Chain & sprockets | every 600 mi or 3 months |
| Brakes | every 12 months |
| Valve adjustment | every 16,000 mi or 24 months |
| Battery | every 12 months |
| Spark plugs | every 8,000 mi or 24 months |
| Fluids/coolant | every 24 months |
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed about 1 hour agoHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 CMX300, CMX500, and CL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 21, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.
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Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Honda Rebel 500?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Honda Rebel 500?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda Rebel 500?
Service every 12 months for the Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Honda Rebel 500?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) (general guidance — confirm against your owner's manual).