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Zero Fx Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints across 7 model years of the Zero Fx (2013–2021). The most-complained-about year is 2015.

6
safety recalls, all years
4
owner complaints, all years
2013
year with most recalls
2015
year with most complaints

Pick your Zero Fx model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2021 Zero Fx10
2020 Zero Fx01
2018 Zero Fx10
2016 Zero Fx01
2015 Zero Fx12
2014 Zero Fx10
2013 Zero Fx20

What Zero Fx owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The 2015 model year has the most, with 2.

All Zero Fx recalls (6)

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

  1. Dc/dc converter (electrical system)

    NHTSA 20V640000 Reported 64 vehicles potentially affected Zero Motorcycles Inc.

    Zero Motorcycle Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2021 SR, S, DSR, DS, FX, and FXS motorcycles. The DC-DC converter has an insufficient power output margin to operate the anti-lock braking system (ABS), instruments, lights, indicators, and any accessories that are connected to the accessory outlet at once.

    Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is…

    Model years: 2021

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 17V762000 Reported 36 vehicles potentially affected Zero Motorcycles Inc.

    Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567,…

    Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at…

    Model years: 2018

  3. Exterior lighting and 2 other components

    NHTSA 16V610000 Reported 96 vehicles potentially affected Zero Motorcycles Inc.

    Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly.

    Remedy: Zero has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the DC-DC converters, replacing ones of a specific type as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2016. Owners may contact Zero customer service…

    Model years: 2015

  4. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 14V119000 Reported 94 vehicles potentially affected Zero Motorcycles Inc.

    Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 Zero S motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014, Zero DS motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, through February 4, 2014, and 2014 Zero FX motorcycles…

    Remedy: Zero will notify owners, and dealers will test the motor and if it fails testing, replace it, free of charge. The recall began in April 11, 2014. Owners may contact Zero at 1-888-786-9316 (1-888-RUN-ZERO).

    Model years: 2014

  5. 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: 2013

  6. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 13V257000 Reported 128 vehicles potentially affected Zero Motorcycles Inc.

    Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the sealant material in the battery may allow water to penetrate the battery and contact…

    Remedy: Zero will notify owners and dealers will replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Owners may contact Zero motorcycles at 1-888-786-9376.

    Model years: 2013

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.