NHTSA Campaign 25V798000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Issued by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. · Reported Nov 18, 2025 · 19,823 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-6R | 2024 | 19,823 |
| KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-6R | 2025 | 19,823 |
| KAWASAKI | NINJA ZX-6R | 2026 | 19,823 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V798000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.