How many recalls does the 2012 Kawasaki Zx-10r have?

The 2012 Kawasaki Zx-10r has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Kawasaki Zx-10r has an open recall?

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2012 Kawasaki Zx-10r Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Kawasaki Zx-10r has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,170 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12V369000 2012-08-01 4,170 affected

Defect

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) 'NINJA' motorcycles. Engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire.

Consequence

If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.

Remedy

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will remove the starter and seal the crankcase, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 8, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Kawasaki Zx-10r as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.