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Zero Dsp Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 1 model year of the Zero Dsp (2012).

2
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2012
year with most recalls

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Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Zero Dsp20

All Zero Dsp recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Zero Dsp, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hybrid propulsion system and 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system) Do not drive

    NHTSA 18V215000 Reported 218 vehicles potentially affected Zero Motorcycles Inc.

    Zero Motorcycles (Zero) is recalling all 2012 Zero S, Zero DS, and Zero DSP (Police) motorcycles. Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery.

    Remedy: Zero Motorcycles will notify owners and offer them a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade-assist towards a newer model year Zero Motorcycles motorcycle. The recall began on April 30,…

    Model years: 2012

  2. Software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 13V635000 Reported 667 vehicles potentially affected Zero Motorcycles Inc.

    Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.

    Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will update the controller firmware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9376.

    Model years: 2012

Other Zero 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.