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2018 KAWASAKI NINJA

2 recalls, 3 complaints - 5 TSBs

20V676000 Nov 2, 2020
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. I... Read more
Consequence
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall... Read more
799 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
18V580000 Aug 30, 2018
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to t... Read more
Consequence
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.
390 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN2
ENGINE1
ENGINE Jun 4, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2018
ISSUES SHIFTING... IM SUSPECTING ITS THE BRAKE IN OIL CAUSING THIS BECAUSE AT LEAST 15 TIMES UP UNTIL MY FIRST OIL CHANGE YOU WOULD BE SHIFTING GEARS AND THE GEAR WOULDN'T FULLY ENGAGE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE BIKE TO RAPIDLY SLOW DOWN WITH CARS BEHIND ME HAVING TO SLAM ON BRAKES. AND ALSO AT LEAST... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 4, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2018
ISSUES SHIFTING... IM SUSPECTING ITS THE BRAKE IN OIL CAUSING THIS BECAUSE AT LEAST 15 TIMES UP UNTIL MY FIRST OIL CHANGE YOU WOULD BE SHIFTING GEARS AND THE GEAR WOULDN'T FULLY ENGAGE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE BIKE TO RAPIDLY SLOW DOWN WITH CARS BEHIND ME HAVING TO SLAM ON BRAKES. AND ALSO AT LEAST... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 16, 2018
Incident date: Apr 25, 2018
ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER IT POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ACTED LIKE IT MISSED A GEAR TWICE. HAVE HAD IT ABOUT 20 DAYS NOW AND ITS MISSED OUT POPPED OUT OF GEAR AT LEAST 20 OR 25 TIMES NOW. THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING ON A NEW BIKE

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 KAWASAKI NINJA

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
160000 STRUCTURE1
MC24-01 Jan 25, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
MC20-05 Oct 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kawasaki has required a service activation in KVCS for selected 2021 models before delivery to the customer. The main purpose of this is to record the "service activation" date of the vehicle.
MC20-05 Oct 13, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Kawasaki has required a service activation in KVCS for selected 2021 models before delivery to the customer. The main purpose of this is to record the "service activation" date of the vehicle.
99931-1574-02 Dec 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Assembly and Preparation manual - Not to be released to Public
99931-1586-01 Dec 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Assembly and Preparation manual - Not to be released to Public

KAWASAKI NINJA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KAWASAKI NINJA across all model years (1995, 2020).

13 Total Recalls
53 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KAWASAKI NINJA - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2021 0 1 View
2020 1 0 View
2019 1 1 View
2018 (current) 2 3
2014 0 1 View
2005 0 1 View
2004 0 9 View
2003 1 7 View
2002 1 3 View
2001 1 9 View
2000 3 11 View
1999 1 3 View
1998 0 2 View
1996 0 2 View
1995 2 0 View

Other KAWASAKI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CONCOURS 14 36 64 View
NINJA H2 SX 14 0 View
NINJA ZX-6R 13 78 View
W800 10 0 View
NINJA 1000 10 0 View
ZX1002A 9 0 View
NINJA ZX-10R 9 12 View
KZ1000 8 0 View