What Kawasaki Ninja owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Kawasaki Ninja safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Kawasaki Ninja complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
My 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT Edition suffered a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 2,300 miles, resulting in a physical hole/breach in the engine crankcase and loss of engine oil. The motorcycle is currently at the selling Kawasaki dealer, Motorcycle Mall in [XXX]. This motorcycle is affected by Kawasaki/NHTSA safety recall campaigns involving the #5 crankshaft bushing and crankcase bolt loading, including NHTSA Recall 25V376 and the subsequent related recall 25V798 / Kawasaki MC25-11. Recall 25V376 had reportedly been performed before I purchased the motorcycle new on XXX. The motorcycle was subsequently subjected to the later recall remedy while I owned it. Kawasaki iss…
See attached document for complaint. The undersigned is legal counsel representing XXXXXXXXXXX in the above-mentioned matter. Please be advised that XXXXXXXXXX purchased a new Kawasaki 2024 motorcycle model ZX636JRFBN on May 9, 2024 with total purchase price of $13,981.92. On or about April of 2025, XXXXXXXXXXX received a recall notice with follow up notice in June of 2025 NHTSA Recall No. 25V376 âCrankshaft Bearing Seizureâ causing the engine to potentially âlose engine power unexpectedly due to a seizure of the #5 crankshaft bearingâ that may lead to an increased risk of a crash. Given the nature of the recall, the notice is marked with a âDO NOT RIDEâ advisory until the repai…
I am worried about my safety while riding this bike. There has been two different recalls associated with this bike. The first recall my bike passed and was deemed safe to ride. The second recall my bike failed and the dealer was in contact with kawasaki for a week. The dealership is now stating that since so many bikes were being failed, kawasaki had changed the spec numbers for the crank bearing. My bike is now passing the second recall after it already had failed. I do not feel safe getting on this bike. How is the consumer supposed to feel about this?
This motorcycle has been recalled twice. The first recall my bike passed and was good to go. I received another letter about a 2nd recall. Was told it did not pass recall and is out of spec. I am now being told that my bike is passing kawasaki's new spec numbers for the recall. I do not feel safe riding a bike that was deem unsafe to ride and failing a recall. Now all of the sudden new numbers come up and is just aye okay to ride. How would is the consumer supposed to feel about this? A motorcycle is life or death.
GMy name is Duane Willett and I filed a Lemon Law claim Dec 8th and was referred to make a complaint to NHTSA by the Texas DMV.The vehicle is coming up on three months of non use due to the Manufacturer issued stop ride which was issued on two separate occasions. I purchased the 2025 Kawasaki ZX-6R vin number [XXX] brand new with zero miles [XXX] and its been subject to NHTSA's recall campaign number for this issue is 25V376 which the vehicle was not available to operate safely for over 30 days due to the #5 metal crankshaft bushing failure. Kawasaki is advised all owners of these bikes to immediately stop riding their affected 2024 through 2026 Ninja ZX-6Rs until the repairs could be comple…
I need help dealing with Kawasaki, how am I supposed to take my bike into the shop to get the recall checked when there is a do not ride recall and itâs winter where I live on 30 degree roads and the shop is 40 minutes away. Is Kawasaki suppose to pay for the transport of my bike to Purcellville.
There has been two recalls on my motorcycle. My bike passed the first inspection, i took my bike in two weeks ago for the 2nd inspection, per my Kawaskai dealer my bike did not pass. They informed me that my bike required a new engine. On saturday I call my dealer and was told that Kawasaki re worded the recall fix solution and that my bike passed. My dealer said that the reworded statment makes no sense and that they would not trust the motor on this bike. So if the techs at the dealer are saying that this bike is unsafe to ride why should I just take that this bike is not affected by the recall when I was told it was. I request that Kawaskai replace the engine if they want replace it they …
Safety recall exists for engine stall risk but manufacturer has not provided parts or remedy for over two months. Motorcycle cannot be used.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
2021~2026 Ninja® ZXâ¢-10R & -10RR Technical Advisory Periodic Engine Oil Maintenance & Service Information
2024 ~ 2025 ZX636J/K OIL & FILTER CHANGE (Factory Authorized Repair). This bulletin only applies to motorcycles that were eligible for recall MC25-08 and not repaired. Owners that did not have recall repairs completed under recall MC25-08 require an oil change under recall MC25-11.
Kawasaki has initiated an FDM campaign to replace the positive and negative battery lead wires. 2024 Z e-1 ABS & NINJAî e-1 ABS Battery Lead Wire Replacement.
REPLACES: Please discard bulletin MC24-04 dated February 16, 2024. TITLE: 2023 NINJAî ZXâ¢-4RR Frame Drain Holes. Kawasaki has initiated an FDM campaign to add drain holes to both sides of the frame.
Kawasaki has initiated an FDM campaign to add drain holes to both sides of the frame. On certain eligible units, the existing drain holes do not allow the frame to drain completely after riding in the rain or washing the motorcycle. This can lead to paint delamination caused by rust.
Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
EV Models - Assembly & Preparation Manuals for the Z e-1 and Ninja e-1 models are available on K-Dealer in the A&P Manual Index.
EV Models - Battery & Drive Motor Serial Numbers. If the battery pack(s) or drive motor are replaced on Ninjaî e-1 and Z e-1 models they must be registered using KVCS as detailed in the KVCS instruction manual.
EV Models - Drive Battery Handling instructions and take care when handling the battery packs.
EV Models - Service Activation and Parts Registration.
Service Information- Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 models require additional, EV related procedures during Assembly & Preparation. A Supplement containing these additional procedures is included with the A&P manual for each model.
Kawasaki motorcycles come with four types of batteries. While some require activation and others are pre-activated, they all require charging and additional maintenance charging if activated and allowed to sit in the vehicle for an extended time on the showroom floor or in storage. The following is a summary of activation and charging guidelines for each battery type.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
ODI opened this PE with eighteen (18) allegations of stalling while riding a subject motorcycle. During the course of gathering information about this subject, Kawasaki decided to address the stalling issue. Kawasaki has informed ODI they intend to remedy approximately 11,097 2013 Model Year Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles by replacing the Engine Control Unit. Kawasaki's recall (13V-328) resolves the issue raised by this investigation and therefore this investigation is closed. The ODI reports cit
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2011–2026, owners most often name: engine, power train, fuel/propulsion system. 126 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.