Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Honda Rebel 500 Owner's Manual, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Brakes | every 8,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | every 16,000 mi |
| Tires | |
| Fuel line | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake pads | |
| Side stand | |
| Suspension | |
| Clutch system | |
| Headlight aim | |
| Cooling system | |
| Valve clearance | |
| Chassis fasteners | |
| Engine idle speed | |
| Brake light switch | |
| Crankcase breather | |
| Throttle operation | |
| Steering head bearings | |
| Secondary air supply system | |
| Evaporative emission control system |
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Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days 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 were mailed June 15, 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 2017-2023, 2025 CMX500, 2017-2023, 2025-2026 CMX300, and 2025 Honda SCL500 motorcycles. The handlebar lock screw may loosen and detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock screw and apply thread lock, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Winter 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KUO. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V146. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 4, 2026.
Common questions
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)?
Service every 8,000 mi for the Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026), per the official maintenance schedule (Honda Rebel 500 Owner's Manual).
How often should the spark plugs be serviced on a Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026)?
Service every 16,000 mi for the Honda Rebel 500 (2017–2026), per the official maintenance schedule (Honda Rebel 500 Owner's Manual).