Model year record
2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R recalls & problems
The 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 15 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Cooling system | 13 | 5,000 mi |
| Engine | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine
VALVE COVER ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK. MULTIPLE POSTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS BEING A STANDARD PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER NEVER ISSUED A RECALL.
- Engine
30 MINUTES INTO RIDING CRUISING 65MPH MOTORCYCLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED MAKING A CLACK CLACK CLACK NOISE, LOST POWER, RPMS STARTED DROPPING, CLUTCHED IN AND COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD, BIKE SHUT OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. KAWASAKI DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED PROBLEM SAYING ENGINE WOULD NOT MAKE A FULL ROTATION. PROBLEM ENDED UP BEING A VALVE WELDED ITSELF INTO PISTON, ALSO METAL FUSED SPARK PLUG HOLE COMPLETELY. ENGINE NO LONGER USABLE. 6,060 MILES ON MOTOR. *TR
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
OIL LEAK IN FRONT OF ENGINE, GASKET AND O-RING. SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL IS LEAKING COMING FROM THE FRONT TOP OF THE ENGINE. *TR
- Engine and engine cooling
LEAKING OIL LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE GETTING IT FIXED FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW. *TR
- Engine and engine cooling
VALVE COVER GASKET AND O-RING FOR THE SENSOR ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL. OIL LEAKS DAILY. VALVE COVER GASKET AND O-RING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OIL LEAK CAN GREASE THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
VALVE COVER GASKET AND O-RING FOR THE SENSOR ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL. OIL LEAKS DAILY. VALVE COVER GASKET AND O-RING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OIL LEAK CAN GREASE THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KAWASAKI IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL AS DEMONSTRATED BY THE NEW PARTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. DEFECTS ARE IN THE 100'S BASED ON ONLINE FORUM COMPLAINTS. PLEASE SEE ONE OF MANY ONLINE POSTS IDENTIFYING PROBLEM ON BRAND NEW BIKES: *TR
- Engine and engine cooling
VALVE COVER GASKET AND O-RING FOR THE SENSOR ON THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL. OIL LEAKS DAILY. VALVE COVER GASKET AND O-RING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OIL LEAK CAN GREASE THE TIRES OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE CAN SEIZE FROM LACK OF OIL AND RUIN THE PRODUCT FOR THE OWNER. *TR
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
CAMS AND TAPPETS GOING BAD IN A 2007 KAWASAKI ZX-6R A TICKING IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH CAUSING FAILURE AND THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. (I AM NOT SURE OF MY VIN # BUT PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED ME TO FIND IT). *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.