Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r, covering 58,127 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r recalls by model year
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Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 25V798000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1‑866‑802‑9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
Recall number 25V376000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
- Risk
- If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949‑770‑0400.
Recall number 12V064000 · Recall details
Questions about the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r recalls
How do I check if my Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r have?
3, covering engine and engine cooling and electrical system.
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