AI DamageHonda XR650L: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Honda XR650L across 4 model years: 0 owner complaints and 7 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Dealer Message - The oil pump on XR650L units may not be primed from the factory
- Video Message - It concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve
- Video Message - It concerns how to replace a leaky front rocker arm oil control valve
- Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL of multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to…
- Dealer message - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on multiple model year 2017 motorcycles to replace…
- Customer letter - Some motorcycles in your dealership's inventory are affected by a recall to replace the…
- Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.