2011 Zero Ds Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Zero Ds. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 Zero Ds
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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Caliper (service brakes)
Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to their cracking and possible fracture.
Remedy: Zero Motorcycles will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front caliper bolts. The recall BEGAN ON August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 1-888-841-8085.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Zero motorcycles, inc. (zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs.
Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front brake system brake-light switch free of charge. The safety recall began on august 3, 2012. Owners may contact zero motorcycles at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Zero Ds. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Zero Ds model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Zero Ds model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Zero Ds | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Zero Ds | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Zero Ds | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Zero Ds | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Zero Ds | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Zero Ds | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Zero Ds | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Zero Ds | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Zero Ds | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Zero Ds | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Zero Ds | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Zero Ds | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 Zero Ds | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2011 Zero Ds
How do I know if my 2011 Zero Ds 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 2011 Zero Ds; 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 Zero dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V307000).
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 Zero models
- S6 complaints
- Fx4 complaints
- SR3 complaints
- Dsr2 complaints
- Sr/s2 complaints
- Sr/f1 complaints
- X1 complaints
- Zero S1 complaints
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.