2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling) Do not drive
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.
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.…
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Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling) Do not drive
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or…
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT Edition suffered a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 2,300 miles, resulting in a physical hole/breach in the engine crankcase and loss of engine oil. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2026 · Engine
“This motorcycle has been recalled twice. The first recall my bike passed and was good to go. I received another letter about a 2nd recall. Was told it did not pass recall and is out of spec. I am now”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
Compare Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 2 | 18 |
| 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 2 | 24 |
| 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
How do I know if my 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kawasaki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V376000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.