2020–2021 Honda (13 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 21V382000 (Honda KM3)
NHTSA recall 21V382000 (Honda recall KM3) covers about 28,528 2020–2021 Honda (13 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA May 24, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V382000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting
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."
The risk
A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 7, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Honda recall number KM3
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V382000 as KM3. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "KM3 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CB500F | 2021 | — |
| Honda CB500X | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda CB650R | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda CBR300R | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda CBR500R | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda CBR650R | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda CMX300 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda CMX500 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda CRF250L | 2020 | — |
| Honda CRF300L | 2021 | — |
| Honda GROM125 | 2020 | — |
| Honda MONKEY125 | 2020–2021 | — |
| Honda Super Cub C125 | 2020–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- May 24, 2021
- Owner notification
- Jul 7, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 108
Check your VIN for 21V382000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V382000 is open, call any Honda dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V382000 or KM3). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V382000?
NHTSA recall 21V382000 (Honda recall KM3) covers about 28,528 2020–2021 Honda (13 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA May 24, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V382000?
NHTSA's record for 21V382000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V382000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Honda dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V382000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 7, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Honda recall number for 21V382000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as KM3. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (KM3) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V382000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V382000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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