Kawasaki Ninja 2019 Recall: Power Train Risk of Engine Lockup
Kawasaki recalls 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles due to risk of engine lockup from gear misengagement. Owners must not ride until software fix is complete.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Kawasaki is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. The issue can cause the engine to lock up during shifting, increasing crash risk. Owners must not ride until the software fix is completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224086-kawasaki-ninja-2019-recall-power-train-risk-of-engine-lockup.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224086-kawasaki-ninja-2019-recall-power-train-risk-of-engine-lockup · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V676000
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“Kawasaki Ninja 2019 Recall: Power Train Risk of Engine Lockup.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224086-kawasaki-ninja-2019-recall-power-train-risk-of-engine-lockup. Based on NHTSA recall #20V676000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V676000).
Why it’s dangerous
If transmission gears aren't properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears to fracture. This may lead to engine lockup, increasing crash risk during normal riding.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently shift into 4th or 5th gear without proper engagement are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ models. The recall began November 16, 2020, and KMC will notify owners directly.
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Kawasaki- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Until Repair
Do not ride the motorcycle until the software update is completed by a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V676000 (March 11, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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