NHTSA Recall 25V798000: Hard parts internal/mechanical (engine and engine cooling)
Do not drive Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,823 vehicles. It affects 2024–2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V798000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MC25-11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL |
| Report received | November 18, 2025 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V798000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.