2024 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R

2 recalls — 21 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 nee... Read more

19,823 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 mu... Read more

17,792 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Complaint Statistics

21 total complaints 5 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
SERVICE BRAKES	4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	2
ENGINE	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	1
POWER TRAIN	1

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield trim was fractured. The contact stated that the trim was flapping. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contac... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

Based on your previous Recall Number 24V954000 created December 20, 2024 I believe it needs to be expanded to my vehicle series. I will now be taking it into dealership for 3rd time because the system is not charging battery.

Incident date: Oct 27, 2025

After routine maintenance replacing the valve cover gasket, the low pressure GDI fuel line developed a leak in an area away from where the maintenance had occurred. After a 10 minute drive, the car developed a fire in the engine compartment. Upon investigation by an independent auto mechanic, it was... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

The recall Toyota did for the rear back up camera. This has been a known issue as far back as 2014. My camera/screen is off more than it is operable.

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

Recall was issued for crankshaft bearing failure and recall was performed and completed. Kawasaki performed the inspection and repair, however kawasaki had failed to adequately fix the issue causing prolonged headaches and paying for something that is unsafe to opperate. All kawasaki is telling peop... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that upon having a state safety inspection performed on the vehicle, the contact was informed by a mechanic that there was severe corrosion on the subframe of the vehicle. The inspector informed the contact that the vehicle might be under recall... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2025

I had the car for less than a month. It had about 850 miles on it. I was driving on a flat service going between 25-30 mph. I was NOT using the Adaptive Cruise Control. Without any warning, the car suddenly accelerated and I immediately felt like I had no control. I do not know how fast the car... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 15, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Mar 15, 2025

Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes... Read more

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Jul 12, 2025

3 months before the accident the power steering light came on twice and went off. The day of the accident the brake light came on when I started the car that day. It disappeared when I was put in drive. I was entering onto the highway to merge with the traffic. Another car waiting for the light to t... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 2, 2025

1-emergency brake will no longer engage, alert continues to sound while driving even though it’s not working. Took it to a mechanic and he was unable to diagnose exactly where in the emergency brake system the issue is.

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact was attempting to purchase a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to obtain a loan from the bank for the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after obtaining a Carfax report. The vehicle was a private sale. At ... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2025

The car doesn't stop when break is pressed all the way down has newer brake pads, practically slides into intersections and other vehicles. Has appointment at dealer on july first but they stated no recall is issued for this problem.

Incident date: May 5, 2025

Vehicle: 2025 Ram 1500 RHO (base trim) VIN: [XXX] Build Date: [XXX] Purchase Date: [XXX] Mileage at first occurrence: ≈ 40 miles (issue began immediately after delivery) Mileage now: [insert current mileage] Problem Description The instrument cluster (IPC) repeatedly reboots while driving o... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

Since day one of my purchase I noticed All warning light turned on and goes off while driving over an hour I thought it was normal as it’s my first Kia so continue to drive and it did same when ever I go on long drive and after 2 months it started vehicle to loose power and I always has to stop a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2025

BACKUP CAMERA ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. MOST OF THE TIME THE DISPLAY JUST SAYS "REAR CAMERA UNAVAILABLE," SOMETIMES JUST A BLUE SCREEN, AND OCCASIONALLY WILL DISPLAY THE IMAGE BRIEFLY, THEN GO BLUESCREEN/CAMERA UNAVAILABLE. TURNING IGNITION OFF, THEN RESTARTING MAY RESET CAMERA AND BRIEFLY DISPLAY... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

The MMI restarts constantly every day sometimes multiple times within minutes of each other. There is no correlation with other vehicle feature or functions that cause these restarts to happen and they are not in any specific pattern . When the MMI system reboots, the rearview camera and parking s... Read more

Incident date: Jun 22, 2025

Vehicle had AEB System malfunctioning. The brakes did NOT work. The emergency brake barely worked. We were driving on Fathers Day to a family gathering and the system and brakes malfunctioned, yes we collided with the Curb and debris on the side of the road cause curb rash to the rims. No major dama... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

The forward collision warming sign just activated when there is no danger. The car will suddenly apply sharp brakes when you are even on the high with a speed over 65 miles per hour. It is very dangerous and scary and can lead to accidents. My car false alarms get activated more than three times a d... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2025

My timing belt tensioner is making a ticking noise and while taking it to a mechanic he says it should be taken to the dealership and be replaced as well as the timing belt. I believe my vehicle should be included in the recall opened in 2019 for the timing belt inspection safety recall.

Incident date: Jun 9, 2025

There is an electrical problem with driver side door harness which causes my car not to start causing me to have to keep replacing the fuel pump from malfunction of ground wires leading to the fuel pump and ECU from what I am told

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R across all model years (2009–2026).

9 Total Recalls

78 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

7 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	3	View
2025	2	25	View
2024 (current)	2	21
2023	0	1	View
2022	0	1	View
2019	0	1	View
2015	0	1	View
2014	0	1	View
2013	0	12	View
2012	1	3	View
2011	1	3	View
2010	1	0	View
2009	1	6	View

Other KAWASAKI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
CONCOURS 14	36	64	View
NINJA	16	53	View
NINJA H2 SX	14	0	View
W800	10	0	View
NINJA 1000	10	0	View
NINJA ZX-10R	9	12	View
ZX1002A	9	0	View
NINJA H2	8	1	View