The 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 14,090 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
TIRES01V3230002001-10-106,305 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
2crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES:VALVE
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Wires connectors that attach the regulator/rectifier and stator melted. White smoke was emitting from under the rear seat. After removing the seat, I notice that oil was present in the area surrounding the regulator/rectifier and one of wires had burn loose. This also caused the junction/box…”
“Wires connectors that attach the regulator/rectifier and stator melted. White smoke was emitting from under the rear seat. After removing the seat, I notice that oil was present in the area surrounding the regulator/rectifier and one of wires had burn loose. This also caused the junction/box…”
“Consumer states that the stator wire connection is leaking oil under the rear seat, causing oil to leak onto rear tire, and create a short to the rear connector, resulting in a fire hazard. Leaking oil caused the connector to melt. *ak”
“After driving for about 100 miles in the rain, headlight fuse blew, causing the complete failure of both headlights. There have been numerous similar incidents documented on websites. *jb”
“While turning corner at 30 mph, back tire spun out of control due to a oil leakage, resulting in consumer hitt a tree and motorcycle was totaled. A week later the consumer recieved a recall notice on oil leakage. Please provide addditional information.*ak”
“While turning corner at 30 mph, the back tire spun out of control due to a oil leakage, resulting in consumer hitting a tree ,and motorcycle was totaled. A week later consumer recieved a recall notice on oil leakage. Please provide addditional information.*ak”
“While driving electric switch on the bottom of motorcycle caught on fire.*ak”
“Motorcycle was going 65mph when suddenly tclutch basket exploded into pieces.also, if pieces had gotten caught inside crankshaft engine would have locked up, causing serious injury or death. Manufacturer was aware of problem. Please provide more information.*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 Zx1200-A1 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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