2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R

2 recalls — 25 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

25 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
ENGINE	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER	1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	1
POWER TRAIN	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1

Incident date: Jan 16, 2026

The screen was already running slowly, I placed the car in reverse to exit a parking space. Instead of displaying the backup camera, the IHU rebooted and there was no backup camera view or rear cross traffic information available. Audible turn signals and exterior speakers were also impacted. I beli... Read more

Incident date: Jan 16, 2026

B&O radio amplifier exploded causing a sharp ear piercing static sound. This caused severe driver distraction and potential fire risk.

Incident date: Jan 3, 2026

The engine warning system came on and warned of low oil pressure. Knowing the oil level was good I stopped the vehicle to check oil leaks. Found none. Knowing engine mechanics I assumed it was a faulty oil pump. had it towed to BMW and told it was so. The replacement would be $8,000. Found out after... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Chrysler Voyager. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V302000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Grand Design Momentum RV. The contact stated that upon purchasing the RV brand new, the dealer hitched the RV to the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. The trailer brakes warning lights illuminated; however, the dealer advised the contact that the RV could be driven off the lo... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

The vehicle was parked on a sloped driveway. After the driver exited the car, the automatic parking brake/Auto-P fail-safe failed to engage. The vehicle rolled backward unexpectedly, causing the driver-side door to strike a fire hydrant and rebound into the driver's body. There is significant proper... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 10, 2025

The radio keeps turning off and on and random stuff keeps popping up on the dash I have read that atlas models from 2019 to 2023 have wiring harness issues why Is there no recall for this and all research I have done with what is going on is leading up to a wiring harness issue

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the service battery immediate warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the ICCU unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate occasionally opened and closed independently. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the tailgate switch needed to be replaced. The contact linked the failure to NHT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact turned the key to the on position; however, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts; however, occasionally the... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

This is very comment of tesla not responding to customer about the power reduced in the car is safe concerns is lot of people with the same problem and tesla want Pay for all the repairs of the car even with my car still Warranty

Incident date: May 1, 2025

The daytime running lights went out at 45,500 miles. Called dealership and I am one week out of warranty. The cost to fix one is $2000 and requires complete new assembly and reprogram cruise control. Absolutely ridiculous for a daytime running light that burned out. Should be able to replace or offe... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2025

While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

Reverse camera becomes unavailable even after the recall fix with software version 3.6.4

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

The engine failed with approximately 50,000 miles on it. It is unsafe and unable to be driven due to engine failure as it has a lack of power maneuvering on roads. The problem has been confirmed by Ford of Spartanburg in Spartanburg, SC. This dealership has determined that the engine has coolant int... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2025

The contact owns 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle lost motive power momentarily. The vehicle was taken to an independent m... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 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

Incident date: Jun 14, 2025

I was informed by my Toyota dealership and received a written letter from Toyota dated March 25, 2025, that the curtain airbag recall on my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander had been completed. However, during a scheduled maintenance visit in June 2025, I was told the airbag recall had never actually bee... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2025

One day I was driving normal and my engine light and two other lights came on. It dropped my speed under 30mph and I couldn't pass the gas. It said reduced engine power, service stabilitrak and service traction. I immediately took it to auto zone then placed it in the shop at the dealership. They ha... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and det... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2025

The Audi MMI (Multi Media Interface) system will continually shut down and Reset/reboot while driving. It will happen sometimes 3-4 time within a 20 minute drive. The MMI plays a crucial role in enhancing safety features by providing a user-friendly interface for managing various driver assistance s... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir sensor going on even when reservoir is full. Gives drivers a warning light which is very distracting. If you go on line, this appears to be an extremely common problem that Nissan has not addressed. This can lead people to not know if they have fluid in reservoir ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2025

Limp mode when pushing in clutch to start car. Car will not go above 40mph randomly must turn car off and hope it resets.

Incident date: Jun 4, 2025

When I was driving onto the high way my jeep just cut off and I couldn’t accelerate only steer doing 45 mph with cars behind me and I saw on the dash a message “ shift to park. And then put into Desired gear” well it was on drive D and I couldn’t put it in park until I completely stopped at ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

I was driving and the accelerator pedal got stuck and it started to increase my speed. I kept pressing on the pedal and it still was not working. I had to step on the brake pedal several times, like 5-6 times before the accelerator finally became unstuck.

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 (current)	2	25
2024	2	21	View
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