2009 Zero S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2009 Zero S. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2009 Zero S
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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Pads (service brakes)
Zero motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2009 zero s motorcycles built from september 2, 2009 through december 22, 2009; model year 2009 zero ds motorcycles built from july 27, 2009 through december 28, 2009; model year 2010 zero s motorcycles built from february 1, 2010 through march 31, 2011; and model year 2010 zero ds…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake caliper bracket with a re-designed component, and replace the front brake pads in case the existing pads experienced abnormal wear. The front brake fluid will also be inspected and,…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Zero S. 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 S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Zero S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Zero S | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Zero S | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Zero S | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Zero S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Zero S | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Zero S | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Zero S | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Zero S | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Zero S | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Zero S | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Zero S | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Zero S
How do I know if my 2009 Zero S 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 2009 Zero S; 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 Zero dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V282000).
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
- Ds5 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.