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2009–2026 · 8 model years

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls & problems by year

9 recalls and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints202524 complaints
Most recalls20252 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported12 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302009: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2011: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2012: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2013: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2024: 18 complaints, 2 recalls2025: 24 complaints, 2 recalls2026: 1 complaints, 1 recalls20092010201120122013202420252026
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Ninja ZX-6R——110000
2025 Ninja ZX-6R——2241011
2024 Ninja ZX-6R——2181001
2013 Ninja ZX-6R——080000
2012 Ninja ZX-6R——120000
2011 Ninja ZX-6R——110000
2010 Ninja ZX-6R——100000
2009 Ninja ZX-6R——150000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine41
  • Electrical system11
  • Engine and engine cooling7
  • Unknown or other7
  • Power train4
  • Service brakes2
  • Electronic stability control (esc)1
  • Fuel/propulsion system1