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2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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owner complaints to NHTSA

1 safety recall for the 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V063000 Reported 950 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 950 my 2009 ninja zx10r (zx1000e9f/e9fa/e9fal) motorcycles. The timing inspection caps on the starter clutch cover may come loose due to improper tightening and fall out, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.

    Remedy: Dealers will tighten the timing inspection caps free of charge. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Checking a specific 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F

How do I know if my 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 09V063000).

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.

Other Kawasaki models

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.