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2020 KAWASAKI NINJA

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 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.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA

6 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
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 Dec 8, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some newly-released 2021 Kawasaki models require a??service activationa?? before delivery to the customer. The main purpose of this is to record the "service activation" date of the vehicle.
MC20-05 Dec 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some newly-released 2021 Kawasaki models require a??service activationa?? 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
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.
MC20-08 Sep 11, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kawasaki has initiated an FDM campaign to repair all eligible units. The repair consists of replacing the horn harness.

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 (current) 1 0
2019 1 1 View
2018 2 3 View
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