2012 Kawasaki Zx1400 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Kawasaki Zx1400. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. 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.
“While riding my new motorcycle the engine blew up and sprayed motor oil in front of the rear tire. I lost traction and almost crashed. The oil was also on the exhaust manifold and was smoking badly - it could have caught on fire. I have since found that this has happened to other people and that…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki zx14r motorcycle. The contact stated that both wheels were bent from normal riding. The dealer was notified who stated they would have to replace the wheels at $1200 each. The manufacturer was notified who stated they were not responsible for the defect of the…”
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 Zx1400 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.