Models
Every Kawasaki model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| KLR650 | 1993–2024 | 204 |
| Ninja ZX-6R | 2009–2026 | 64 |
| Vulcan | 1995–2010 | 62 |
| Concours 14 | 2008–2021 | 52 |
| Ninja 300 | 2013–2015 | 45 |
| Ninja | 1995–2021 | 42 |
| Vulcan 1500 | 1994–2002 | 28 |
| EX300 | 2013 | 14 |
| Ninja ZX-10R | 2004–2023 | 12 |
| VN900D6F | 2006 | 12 |
| Vulcan 900 | 2008–2023 | 11 |
| ZX1400A6F | 2006 | 7 |
| Ninja 400 | 2021–2024 | 2 |
| Z900 | 2017–2022 | 0 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Kawasaki · KL650E · ZX-6R · ZX1100 · Vulcan Classic · Versys · Vulcan Nomad · VN1500 · ZX1200-A1 · ZX600J7F · Vulcan 750 · KL650A19 · KL650A6F · ZX600 · Concours · KL650A · VN1700BAF · VN900B6F · ZX Series · ZX900 · Ninja ZX-14R · ZG1400A8F · ZX14 · ZX636C1 · Drifter · EX250F7F · Vulcan 1700 Vaquero · ZG1000A6F · ZX1000-C1 · EX250F19 · Ninja 250R · Nomad FL · VN1600-A1 · VN1600D6F · VN1700 · VN1700AAF · VN2000 A1 · ZX1000 · EX250F6F · EX500 · KL650 · KLR-650 · KLX250 · KRT750 · Versys 650 · VN1500-E7 · VN1600B2 · VN1700A9FA · VN1700CAF · Voyager XII · Z Series · ZG1400 · ZG1400A9F · ZX1400A7F · ZX400 · ZX600P7F · Bayou · EX250JAF · EX250JCF · KDX200 and 276 more.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Kawasaki models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Engine and engine cooling274
- Engine144
- Power train143
- Exterior lighting113
- Electrical system103
- Structure75
- Fuel system, gasoline74
- Suspension60
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles. The turn signal light bulbs may contain foreign material or have cracks, resulting in light bulb failure.
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.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2025 BJ230A (W230 ABS) motorcycles. The electrical ground connection between the battery and frame may become unstable and result in an engine stall.
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.
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z e-1 ABS and Ninja e-1 ABS motorcycles. The connection between the battery pack assembly and motorcycle may fail due to a missing battery terminal anchor.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A (Kawasaki) is recalling certain Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The connection between the head pipe (steering head) to the frame may have been improperly welded and crack, resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when the operator attempts to shift from first to second gear.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
47 Kawasaki alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2006; the latest 10 are below.
| Ninja ZX-6R SR/00798/26 · 20 Mar 2026 | Injuries |
| Ninja ZX-6R SR/03056/25 · 22 Aug 2025 | Injuries |
| MEGURO S1, W230 SR/02761/25 · 25 Jul 2025 | Injuries |
| Ninja 500 SR/02159/25 · 13 Jun 2025 | Injuries |
| Ninja H2R, Ninja H2, Ninja H2 SX, Z H2, A12/00584/23 · 24 Mar 2023 | Injuries |
| KLX230A A12/01225/22 · 26 Aug 2022 | Injuries |
| W800 A12/01850/21 · 24 Dec 2021 | Injuries |
| Ninja H2 SX, Ninja SX SE, Ninja SX SE+ A12/01293/21 · 17 Sept 2021 | Injuries |
| Ninja H2 SX/ SX SE/ SX SE+ A12/00524/21 · 23 Apr 2021 | Injuries |
| NINJA ZX-10R, NINJA ZX-10RR A12/01038/20 · 17 Jul 2020 | Fire, Injuries |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts