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2006 Honda CBR1000RR recalls and problems

2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR.

2
recalls
4
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Honda CBR1000RR recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

NHTSA campaign 07V576000 · reported December 17, 2007 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 25,422 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain motorcycles have an improper welded vent pipe in the bottom of the fuel tank. Due to vibration the improperly welded tanks may crack and drip fuel.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on december 7, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 06V270000 · reported July 26, 2006 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 1,190,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
The risk
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
The fix
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 23, 2010 · Fuel system, gasoline · 1,900 miles

2006 CBR 1000RR VENT TUBE DEFECT.

Dec 19, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling · 25 miles

THE TAIL PIPE IS LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT AND EXITS BEHIND THE TAILLIGHT, WHEN RIDING THE EXHAUST ROTATES ONTO THE RIDER AND INTO THE HELMET AFTER ABOUT TWO HOURS OF RIDING I'VE HAVE HEADACHES AND SMELL OF EXHAUST FROM THIS. I'VE TAKEN THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER TWICE AND HAVEN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE A HONDA…

Nov 12, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF TANK AT A SPOT WELD. TANK WAS WELDED 6 MONTHS AGO AND HAS DEVELOPED ANOTHER LEAK.

Apr 6, 2007 · Power train · 1,250 miles

TL CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR. AT 75 MPH AND IN SIXTH GEAR THE VEHICLE PRODUCED A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS HEADED TO THE DEALER WHEN THE NOISE OCCURRED, WHICH HAS BEEN WITHIN THE LAST 150 MILES. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND DRY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 1,250.

CBR1000RR model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 11010
2005 0400
2006 2400
2007 1210
2008 21810
2009 1530

All Honda CBR1000RR years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR, the most recent reported on December 17, 2007 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (1).
How many 2006 Honda CBR1000RR complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 23, 2010.