2011 Zero S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Zero S, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 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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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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Zero S have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This motorcycle shut off while i was riding it on 1.28.14 - it was towed to the shop and mechanic & shop owner could not solve the problem. They were able to get bike running and i picked it up. Bike”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 21, 2014 · Engine
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 2011 Zero S
How do I know if my 2011 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 Zero S; 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
- 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.