2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
2 recalls, 26 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
26 total complaints
4 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 30, 2026
Incident date: Aug 28, 2026
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... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
Sudden engine issue. Knocking, power loss, brake and steering warnings. Severely damaged engine. Mechanic says 2 cylinders are irreparably damaged and entire engine must be replaced
SEAT BELTS
Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
On 722 2024 dealer try to replace a defective seatbelt buckle could not do the repair could not get a replacement from Honda SRS light stays on so that if the vehicle is in an accident, the airbags will not deploy. Have been waiting on this partfor a very long time. Have no information from Honda wh... Read more
STEERING
Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Jan 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door failed to close after repeated attempts to securely close the door. Upon investigation, the contact discovered Manufacturer Recall Number: N986 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and NHTSA Campaign Numbe... Read more
SEATS
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted and i... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Oct 31, 2025
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, I began experiencing intermittent electrical and driver assistance system malfunctions. These issues included warning messages, unexpected system behavior, and periods where multiple advanced driver assistance features were unavailable or disabled. The problem ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
I am submitting this complaint to report a serious and repeated safety-related electrical failure involving my 2023 Jeep Compass. While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous electrical malfunction. The windshield wipers activated on their own, both digital screens began flashing u... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
On 2025-11-12, my car got BMS error P1B9700. On 2025-11-13, I took the car to local Kia dealer. The error is for battery temperature sensor. After 1 week, thst sensor have not been replaced nor any other numerous minor electrical defects were fixed. My car was just parked in dealer lot the whole... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
I was driving home from work and all of a sudden I am pushing the gas pedal down but unable to go faster. I lost complete power. The car was in gas mode at the time of incident. I could not start the car or move the dial from park, neutral, etc... I had to get out of the car lock it, get back in and... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
While driving at a moderate speed (june 7, 2025), multiple critical systems of the vehicle suddenly failed. Both dashboard screens (driver and center display) went black, and numerous warning lights appeared afterward, including oil pressure, engine, lane departure, tire pressure, and airbag (SRS) s... Read more
Crash
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
While driving at a moderate speed (june 7, 2025), multiple critical systems of the vehicle suddenly failed. Both dashboard screens (driver and center display) went black, and numerous warning lights appeared afterward, including oil pressure, engine, lane departure, tire pressure, and airbag (SRS) s... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: May 1, 2025
While driving at a moderate speed (june 7, 2025), multiple critical systems of the vehicle suddenly failed. Both dashboard screens (driver and center display) went black, and numerous warning lights appeared afterward, including oil pressure, engine, lane departure, tire pressure, and airbag (SRS) s... Read more
Crash
2 injured
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: Apr 28, 2025
When I put the car in reverse and begin to back up, roughly 20% of the time, the backup camera does not work. Sometimes it blinks on and off. Often, it shows a "Camera temporarily unavailable" message. This prevents me from being able to adequately see cars passing behind me. I was notified of a r... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jul 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
8 warnings/problems all at once: Adaptive cruise control Brake hold system Vehicle stability assist Power steering system Hill start assist Collision mitigation system Road departure mitigation system Brake system
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 29, 2025
Incident date: Jun 6, 2025
Backup camera fails regularly even after software update to version 3.6.4. Video feed will stutter and lag, which gives the driver an unreliable view out the back of the car when reversing. Additionally, the screen will show a ‘Camera temporarily unavailable’ message when reversing, and no camer... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 5, 2025
FSD lane‑selection defect: vehicle moves into far‑left lane and remains there, forcing right‑side passing. Vehicle: 2025 Tesla Model 3, FSD v13.2.9 (current production build) Behaviour (100 % reproducible): • On every non‑interstate roadway with two lanes in each direction, the car ... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Jun 18, 2025
I purchased my 2015 Kia Forte5 in May 2024 with just over 50,000 miles. In 2025, I began smelling burning through the air vents while accelerating. I took it to a Kia dealership, paid a $173 diagnostic fee, and was told they completed the KSDS (Knock Sensor Detection System) recall update, but I did... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Jun 14, 2025
The car keeps dying while I’m driving and saying “shift to park” and then slamming on the brakes and dying. The card is 4 years old with 44k miles. I had to sit on the side of the road in 93 degree heat in Florida while pregnant and waiting on a tow truck. How has someone not died because of t... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Jun 5, 2025
Way back rear window leaks in car wash or heavy rain.
ENGINE
Jun 25, 2025
Incident date: Apr 6, 2025
the vehicle randomly stalls, causing it to through it in park regardless of speed and puts on the parking brake causing a increased risk of an accident. The battery light then comes on. It has been in the shop 5 times for the same problem. This last time was the worst of them all. After restarting i... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2025
Incident date: Jun 5, 2025
The wireless charging in my vehicle and others have reported the same problem. The phone gets so hot to the touch while charging that it is causing cell phones to shutdown and possibly damage them. There needs to be a update to provide cooling air to the charging area to avoid customers phone damage... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 20, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
THE VEHICLE HAS AN EMISSION SYSTEM ERROR ALONG WITH ALL OTHER ERRORS, CAR ALSO HESITATES TO ACCELERATE. Yes it is dangerous A failing turbocharger can result in a noticeable decrease in engine power, especially at higher speeds. DIAGNOSTIC : Confirmed by dealership. The car was looked at the deale... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 19, 2025
Incident date: Jun 14, 2025
When the safety belt is buckled in the middle row seat with people sitting there, the system shows the safety belt isn't buckled and warning alert sounds some times. It is very annoying. The dealership hasn't part to replace it.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 13, 2025
Incident date: Jun 4, 2025
It’s been a known issue that Toyota Highlander has transmission problems under 100k miles from 2016-2021 or later (social media sites confirmed such). My vehicle require a trans axle replacement as well as the struts are leaking oil and my vehicle has less than 62k miles and is only 5 years old. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 10, 2025
Incident date: Jun 6, 2025
the brakes and system isn't stablest shakes ,wobble left to right going over bumps.i fixed things over and over
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
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