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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R / ZX-10R.

Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2005 to 2025 models.

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155owner complaints

3recalls

8%involved a crash, fire or injury

5,000typical miles at complaint

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

engine60%

electrical12%

frame & body10%

transmission & drivetrain9%

brakes5%

Recalls 3

Engine And Engine Cooling 2025
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 e…
Electrical System 2012
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…
Engine And Engine Cooling 2025
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.…

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by model year.

20058

200616

200738

20083

20097

20117

20125

20139

20143

20151

20163

20171

20191

20223

20237

202419

202524

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.

Filed as: NINJA ZX-6R, ZX-6R, ZX600J7F, ZX1400A6F, NINJA ZX-10R. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle

Updated Nov 6, 2026