The defect
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DSR/X, 2024 DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. Improperly routed key switch signal wires may break, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
The firmware will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-018.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Zero DS | 2024 |
| Zero DSR | 2024 |
| Zero Dsr/x | 2023, 2024 |
| Zero Dsrp | 2024 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero DS | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Zero DSR | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Zero Dsr/x | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Zero Dsr/x | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
| Zero Dsrp | 2024 | 0 | 3 |
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148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Zero Motorcycles Inc. filed 18 campaigns in all.
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