2020 Kawasaki Ninja recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja. 1 carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Kawasaki dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2020 Kawasaki Ninja. Check your Ninja by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2020 Kawasaki Ninja recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 20V676000
- Problem
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
- Risk
- Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
2020 Kawasaki Ninja complaints and service bulletins
Kawasaki has issued at least 4 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (3)
- Engine (1)
- Equipment (1)
- Structure (1)
Check your Ninja by VIN
Not every 2020 Kawasaki Ninja is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Kawasaki dealer.