I was breaking significantly (using the maximum setting for the regenerative breaking feature) and the brake light did not come on. This is not a fault, merely a design flaw or oversight. To my knowledge it affects all of zero's models for every year. I was in motion on city streets and highways.
The worst 2013 Zero S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1‑888‑786‑9376.
Recall number 13V635000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Zero S 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2013 Zero S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2013 Zero S
Is the 2013 Zero S reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Zero S, close to a typical S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Zero S?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 Zero S have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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