Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2009–2026: 3 recall campaigns and 64 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 18 |
| 2025 | 2 | 24 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling #25V798000 · 2025 · 19,823 units
Problem: Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 ninja zx-6r, zx-6r krt edition, zx-6r krt 40th anniversary edition abs, zx-6r abs, and zx-6r krt edition abs motorcycles. the motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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
Engine And Engine Cooling #25V376000 · 2025 · 17,792 units
Problem: Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 ninja zx-6r motorcycles. the motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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, th
Electrical System #12V064000 · 2012 · 20,512 units
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
Risk: If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 24, 2012. owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.
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