The 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 37,615 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V7980002025-11-1819,823 affected
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING25V3760002025-07-0717,792 affected
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
10
1crashes1deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
POWER TRAIN
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1crashes1deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes1deaths
Total complaints21
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“See attached document for complaint. The undersigned is legal counsel representing xxxxxxxxxxx in the above-mentioned matter. Please be advised that xxxxxxxxxx purchased a new kawasaki 2024 motorcycle model zx636jrfbn on may 9, 2024 with total purchase price of $13,981.92. On or about april of…”
“I need help dealing with kawasaki, how am I supposed to take my bike into the shop to get the recall checked when there is a do not ride recall and it’s winter where I live on 30 degree roads and the shop is 40 minutes away. Is kawasaki suppose to pay for the transport of my bike to purcellville.”
“Recall was issued for crankshaft bearing failure and recall was performed and completed. Kawasaki performed the inspection and repair, however kawasaki had failed to adequately fix the issue causing prolonged headaches and paying for something that is unsafe to opperate. All kawasaki is telling…”
“Recall was issued for crankshaft bearing failure and recall was performed and completed. Kawasaki performed the inspection and repair, however kawasaki had failed to adequately fix the issue causing prolonged headaches and paying for something that is unsafe to opperate. All kawasaki is telling…”
“The contact owns a 2024 kawasaki ninja zx-6r. The contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign numbers: 25v376000 (engine and engine cooling) and 25v798000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle backfired. The local oasis…”
“The contact owns a 2024 kawasaki zx-6r. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v376000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…”
“A recall has been issued and the motorcycle deemed unsafe to ride. My local dealership has been told to expect at minimum 3 weeks to receive the kit required to conduct the inspection. This issue has been so widespread that the wait time will be substantial. Even then, there will be a substantial…”
“The contact owns a 2024 kawasaki ninja zx-6r motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification letter for nhtsa campaign number: 25v376000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.