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2024-2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r recall: hard parts internal/mechanical

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a. reported this safety recall on November 18, 2025. It covers about 19,823 vehicles.

vehicles affected
19,823
reported
Nov 18, 2025
owners notified
Dec 15, 2025
related complaints
38

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints about engine problems.

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Questions about recall 25V798000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r hard parts internal/mechanical?

Yes. Recall 25V798000, reported on November 18, 2025, covers about 19,823 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V798000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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