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2011 Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL

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

  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 11V363000 Reported 2,480 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011 ninja zx-10r/zx-10r ABS (zx1000jbf/jbfl/kbf/kbfl) motorcycles. It is possible for a portion of the wiring harness to become pinched between the rear subframe and the rear fender or between the rear subframe and the bolt holding the seat cover. This can damage the harness and wiring and…

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the motorcycle as necessary, and reroute the main harness free of charge. The safety recall began on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL. 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 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL

How do I know if my 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL 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 2011 Kawasaki ZX1000KBFL; 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 11V363000).

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.