2024 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
2 recalls, 21 complaints
25V798000 Nov 18, 2025
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
25V376000 Jul 7, 2025
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
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
LIFTGATE MALFUNCTION
ENGINE
Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
Low oil pressure warning. Oil pump replacement
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
The engine light continues to come on and the only reading it gives off is that the engine is running lean. Nothing seems to be smoking or wrong with the vehicle. It continues to drive well. Then the backup cameras started to go on a blink. It comes off and on intermittently sometimes on while drivi... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
Purchased the vehicle approximately 45 days ago. Has driven fine with no problems. Randomly had a hard down shift and when I went to leave my destination put the vehicle in reverse and it would not go. The vehicle would not move in drive and when put in neutral it was still not even able to be pushe... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Nov 20, 2025
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.
ENGINE
Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Jun 27, 2025
Car is burning more oil than it should. We fill up oil multiple times between oil changes. When checking oil it has a burnt smell to it.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 15, 2025
Automatic transmission Available for request Accelerating and stoping proves to be a safety issue on the roadways Confirmed by anyone that drives the vehicle Not inspected, out of warranty and can not afford replacement No lamps
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 15, 2025
ABS MODULE fault Abs Traction control inoperable, no parts available, no fixes available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 15, 2025
I have taken my car to 4 different service technicians/mechanics and I have been told that there was nothing wrong with my car only for the issue to increasingly get worse. Two of the mechanics, including the Ford dealership, charged me diagnostic fees of $120 and $175. They both confirmed that the ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 23, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
A very common issue with 2012-2015 models caused by a defective part that causes the brake fluid to leak into the brake actuator causing an eventual DTC C1391 error code that Toyota previously had a recall and warranty on the parts. ABS has failed, traction control is non-responsive and the brake li... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2, 2025
Incident date: Jul 2, 2025
My vehicle’s backup camera does not work about 98% of the time and a black screen will show up with a message saying it is not working. Once in a great while it will actually work.
STEERING
Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
While driving approximately 35 MPH and exiting the highway, the brakes locked up and the power steering became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering, low brake speed, and Lane Keep Assist warning lights were illuminated. The message “Do Not Drive Vehicle – See ... Read more
STEERING
Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: May 30, 2025
After driving about 4 hours on the highway, I noticed my steering wheel started to stick if I turned it to the left at all, and there was a groaning sound coming from the wheel well. Steering issues could directly affect my safety and those around me on the road. I took it into Honda, and they said ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: May 5, 2025
The catalytic converter has been replaced 3 times. The flex pipes has been repaired and replaced 4 times and the exhaust pipes has been welded on 5 times. The back tail pipe fail off while driving and had to be welded. The exhaust on this vehicle has given me many problems.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
Brand new Rogue at 400 miles(no previous owner) CVT malfunction due to incorrect grounding of transmission on mount. Resistance is not good and causes a draining battery… flickering lights, loss of power steering and slipping of gears. Mount is neither grounded and is experiencing a high pressuriz... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the brake service warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force on the brake pedal and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not d... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 6, 2025
We have a Subaru 2017 and have had to replace the windshield TWICE. In each instance a small rock flew up and cracked the windshield. I have owned different models of cars for years and have NEVER had to replace a windshield twice? Is there a manufacturing defect in these windhshields? Both times... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 22, 2025
The vehicle consistently shuts off unexpectedly when trying to park or slow down, making it difficult to steer or control.The electric power steering stops working, especially when turning at low speeds.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
Transmission makes whining / whirring noise as if a bearing is locking up...
POWER TRAIN
Jun 20, 2025
Incident date: Jun 4, 2025
The engine on my 2019 Ford Escape failed due to coolant intrusion — the same issue previously addressed by Ford recall #19S22. The recall repair was completed by a certified Ford dealership in 2022. Within days of making the final payment on the vehicle, the engine failed completely and became ino... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Jun 16, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that before attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 116,000. Through a Carfax repor... Read more
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
79
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R - Year by Year
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