Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2026) Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Kawasaki recalls 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R models due to potential engine stall causing crash risk. Owners must stop riding until repair completed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Kawasaki is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles because a metal crankshaft bushing can seize, causing engine stall and increasing crash risk. Riders should stop using these bikes until dealers complete the free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81778-kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-2024-2026-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81778-kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-2024-2026-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V798000
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“Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2026) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81778-kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-2024-2026-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V798000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V798000).
Why it’s dangerous
A metal crankshaft bushing can seize during operation, causing the engine to stall. This stall increases the risk of a crash while riding, especially if the rider is moving at speed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024-2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R models, including KRT Edition and ABS variants, are affected. Riders who have experienced engine stalls or power loss during operation are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for motorcycles with the model name 'Ninja ZX-6R' from 2024 to 2026, including KRT Edition and ABS variants. The recall was notified to owners on December 15, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Until Repair
Do not ride the motorcycle until the dealer completes the free re-tightening of the metal crankshaft bushing.
Contact Dealer for Repair
Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing at no cost once the repair is available.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 27 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Kawasaki
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kawasaki to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V798000 — Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2026) Recall: Engine Stall Risk Hello, I own a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2026) Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 25V798000 from Kawasaki. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217. 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.
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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 #25V798000 (November 18, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.