The 2000 Kawasaki Ninja has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 11,289 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK TORQUE LIMITER IN THE CLUTCH COULD MALFUNCTION AND ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO SLIP EXCESSIVELY, OR NOT RE-ENGAGE AFTER A SHIFT.
THIS SUDDEN NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CLUTCH.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While traveling on the highway the motorcycle overheat and leaks oil. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
“After driving motorcycle for 5-10 minutes it stalls out and will not restart right away. Motorcycle at dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
“Recalls 00 v 384 00/fuel gauge and 00 v 365 000/vent leakage: dealer, metro motors sport, glendale, az; phone# 602/843-5000 will not honor recalls, not until tank starts to leak. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .”
“Recalls 00 v 384 00/fuel gauge and 00 v 365 000/vent leakage: dealer, metro motors sport, glendale, az; phone# 602/843-5000 will not honor recalls, not until tank starts to leak. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .”
“Tire valve lock nuts were cracking. Also, some of signal lights stopped working. Please provide any further infomation.*ak”
“Tire valve lock nuts were cracking. Also, some of signal lights stopped working. Please provide any further infomation.*ak”
“While driving motorcycle in first gear it was changing into second gear when motorcycle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed, as high as 90 mph, causing driver to crash into a fence, and resulting in injuries to driver. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the dealer has done all the…”
“While traveling at highway speed at 45-50 mph commenced to apply brakes and they released, causing brakes to lock up. Driver was thrown off, and sustained head and knee injuries. Driver / manufacturer were not contacted at this time. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Kawasaki Ninja as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.