The 2020 Zero Sr/f has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,070 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V7950002021-10-13411 affected
Defect
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2020 SR/F motorcycles. The rear rotor bolts were insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
The loose bolts may damage the caliper or swingarm, reducing rear braking capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will correctly tighten and replace the rear rotor bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-020-417.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING20V7040002020-11-13659 affected
Defect
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2020 SR/F and SR/S motorcycles. The front brake switch can fail from water getting into the switch.
Consequence
An inoperable front brake switch will not illuminate the brake light when the rider applies the front brakes. Following vehicles may not realize the motorcycle is braking. Cruise control will not shut off with the application of the front brakes. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will the replace the front brake switch, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-021-020.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2020 zero sr/f is bev motorcycle. I purchased it new in july 2020 and by february 2023 the total range on a full battery charge was approximately 25% of the original specifications. Where I would get between 100 and 160 miles on a full charge depending on speed in 2020, in february 2023 I was…”
“My 2020 zero sr/f is bev motorcycle. I purchased it new in july 2020 and by february 2023 the total range on a full battery charge was approximately 25% of the original specifications. Where I would get between 100 and 160 miles on a full charge depending on speed in 2020, in february 2023 I was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Zero Sr/f as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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