2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The tachometer needle began to jump around wildly as if there was an issue measuring rpms or as if the vehicle was losing power. When stopped at a red light the vehicle suddenly shut off. This could be an issue with the cdi, starter relay solenoids, or another electrical component. The starter…”
“2009 kawasaki ninja 250r after a period of heavy rain (~4 in.) water was found in the gas tank of the motorcycle. After inspection by a kawasaki mechanic, it was determined the seals for the cap were intact. However, due to the amount of rain and the inadequate size of drainage holes on the cap,…”
“This affects 2008/2009 kawasaki ninja 250r motorcycles. The problem is the cdi overheats and begins giving false tachometer readings, as well as possible emission problems. It most often occurs in temperatures above 60 degrees. The main safety concern is that this bike is mostly ridden by new…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki ninja 250r. When the contact started the vehicle, the fuel cap made a squeaking sound. When he unlocked the fuel cap, it popped off of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.