Kawasaki recalls 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles due to potential engine stall causing crashes. Owners must inspect crankshaft bushing and re-tighten bolts or replace parts if damaged.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Kawasaki is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles because a metal crankshaft bushing can seize, causing engine stalls that increase crash risk. This affects riders who own these models and requires immediate inspection of the crankshaft bushing.
A metal crankshaft bushing can seize during operation, causing the engine to lose power. This engine stall increases the risk of a crash while riding, especially if the bushing is damaged or improperly tightened.
Owners of 2024-2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles are affected. Riders who use these bikes without inspecting the crankshaft bushing are at higher risk of engine stalls and crashes.
Check for 2024-2025 model years of Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The recall applies to all units sold in the U.S. during this period.
Check the #5 metal crankshaft bushing for damage or abnormality. If damaged, replace the bushing and re-tighten bolts with proper torque.
If the bushing is undamaged, re-tighten the bolts holding the crankshaft together with the correct torque.
Reach out to Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 for further assistance or to confirm the repair process.
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
The recall is due to a potential seizure of the metal crankshaft bushing, which can cause engine stalls and increase crash risk.
This recall applies to all 2024-2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles sold in the U.S. Check the model year and serial number.
No, but you must inspect the crankshaft bushing and follow the repair steps before riding to prevent engine stalls.
If the bushing is damaged, replace it and re-tighten the bolts with proper torque to avoid engine stalls.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kawasaki to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V376000 — Kawasaki Kawasaki Hello, I own a Kawasaki that is covered by recall 25V376000 from Kawasaki. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
