U.S. public vehicle records

Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R engine problems

16 complaint narratives mention engine terms.

Key facts

64 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

5,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 to 2026 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-02 (October 2, 2026). 19 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Engine operation evidence

16 of 64 complaints match this topic (25.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10473059 · 2012-08-30 (August 30, 2012)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR). THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA…

Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10473059 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10617167 · 2014-07-29 (July 29, 2014)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10617167 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10713239 · 2015-04-27 (April 27, 2015)

THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER FAILED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP (FORTUNATELY NOT WHILE MOVING) LOOKED UP VIN AND CONFIRMED WITH KAWASAKI THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE IS SUPPOSEDLY NOT ONE OF THE EFFECTED BIKES BUT AM FAIRLY CONVINCED THAT ONE OF THE FAULT PARTS WAS USED FOR THIS BIKE TOO. A NEW BIKE WITH LESS THAN 9000 MILES SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM! ODDLY SUSPICIOUS THAT THE PART THAT FAILED IS THE PART THAT IS UNDER RECALL FOR OTHER BIKES OF THE SAME MODEL MANUFACTURED THE SAME YEAR. BELIEVING THAT RECALL SHOULD BE E…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10713239 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10593788 · 2014-05-23 (May 23, 2014)

THIS MOTORCYCLE IS VERY PRONE TO STALLING WHILE COLD, AND ALSO AFTER IT HAS SAT IN THE SUN FOR A FEW HOURS OR IF THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT OUTSIDE. IF COLD, IT'LL GRUMBLE AND REALLY NOT WANT TO START, MAY TAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. IF HOT, IT IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE IT WILL START FINE, NO INDICATION OF AN ISSUE, BUT THEN AFTER YOU HAVE DRIVEN A FEW HUNDRED FEET, PULL IN THE CLUTCH TO SLOW, THE BIKE WILL STALL. THIS WILL HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL YOU'RE DOWN THE ROAD A FEW MILES. I ALMOST CRASHED BECAUSE OF THIS A FEW TIMES WHILE ON A TURN,…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10593788 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10670492 · 2015-01-06 (January 6, 2015)

THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP.

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

64 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-02.

29.7%Usable mileage19 / 64 records

100.0%Valid incident date64 / 64 records

100.0%Valid filing date64 / 64 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates64 / 64 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Component complaint heatmap
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Engine	150.0% ODI 10785508 · 5,000 mi COMING TO A STOP LIGHT I NOTICED THAT MY GAUGE CLUSTER WASN'T WORKING (COMPLETELY BLANK), AS I CAME TO A STOP I HONKED MY HORN TO GAUGE IT'S POWER AND THEN MY BIKE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. TRIED JUMPING THE BIKE WHICH WAS SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING IT TO RUN AGAIN, BUT DIED SHORTLY AFTER. WENT TO THE STORE AND PICKED UP A NEW BATTERY AND MADE IT BACK HOME FROM WORK (ABOUT 15 MI) BEFORE IT DIED ON ME AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPOT. I AM UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT IT IS AS THE OTHER COMPLAINT SAYS AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STATOR OR THE REGULA… Look up ODI 10785508 at NHTSA ↗	562.5% ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10652858 · 7,664 mi I WAS RIDING AT ABOUT 25-30 MPH WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN. AS I SLOWED DOWN AND SQUEEZED THE CLUTCH LEVER IN TO DOWNSHIFT THE ENGINE INSTANTLY CUT OFF AND THE IDLE NEEDLE DROPPED FROM ABOUT 3000 RPM TO ZERO INSTANTLY. THE BIKE THEN FELT REALLY LIGHT BECAUSE THE ENGINE WAS CUT OFF AND IT WAS LIKE I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE BIKE. LUCKILY NO CARS WERE BEHIND OR IN FRONT OF ME OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE COLLISION. *TR Look up ODI 10652858 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11448892 COLD STARTS IT WILL IDLE ROUGH FOR A FEW SECONDS AND STALL, SOMETIMES WHEN RIDING AND AT A STOP IT WILL STALL , NOT SAFE JUST BOUGHT THIS BIKE ONLY HAS 1,500 miles! Look up ODI 11448892 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11399438 · 6,000 mi CODE 63 - EXAUST BUTTERFLY VALVE ACTUATOR . NOT WORKING Look up ODI 11399438 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11669612 The engine on my 2022 Kawasaki ZX6R suddenly failed while I was riding on the highway, which caused the motorcycle to lose power abruptly. The component that failed was the engine assembly, and Kawasaki later acknowledged that the failure was due to the same defect currently affecting the 2024–2025 models under an active recall. The engine is currently at a Kawasaki dealership waiting for Kawasaki corporate to figure out what to do with the recalls. This malfunction put my safety and the safety of others at serious risk. I was riding at highw… Look up ODI 11669612 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11704361 While riding home on June 7 2025 on I64 West between Parham Rd and Gaskins Rd exits, my Kawasaki ZX-6R lurched while travelling around 70 mph at approximately 11:30PM. Engine RPM rose slightly during the lurch, afterwhich there was a noticeable drop in engine power. The engine continued to run, so I rode it off of the I64 Gaskins Rd exit, and it was only after I was on Gaskins Rd that the exhaust noise was noticeably louder, as if running on only a single cylinder instead of four. I continued to ride until I reached the intersection of Ridgefie… Look up ODI 11704361 at NHTSA ↗	1055.6% ODI 11667196 As you are probably aware of this issue, there is a "do not ride" order in place for my 2024 Kawasaki ZX6R. The dealership confirmed that my VIN has been involved. I just got it, and I am paying for a motorcycle that cannot be used. The issues are below. This is unacceptable. safety recall report revealed certain vehicles may lose engine power during operation due to a seizure of the No. 5 metal crankshaft bushing leading to certain vehicles losing engine power and increasing the chance of a crash. "The bolts holding the crankshaft together… Look up ODI 11667196 at NHTSA ↗	2083.3% ODI 11666180 I have a 2025 kawasaki zx6r and I went into get my first service yesterday and they told me they just got a stop sales order from the manufacturer and that I will soon get a stop ride order in the mail and they didnt wanna service it since a recall is next. The issue is for a #5 crankshaft bushing failure. Look up ODI 11666180 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	150.0% ODI 10713239 · 8,300 mi THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER FAILED, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP (FORTUNATELY NOT WHILE MOVING) LOOKED UP VIN AND CONFIRMED WITH KAWASAKI THAT THIS MOTORCYCLE IS SUPPOSEDLY NOT ONE OF THE EFFECTED BIKES BUT AM FAIRLY CONVINCED THAT ONE OF THE FAULT PARTS WAS USED FOR THIS BIKE TOO. A NEW BIKE WITH LESS THAN 9000 MILES SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM! ODDLY SUSPICIOUS THAT THE PART THAT FAILED IS THE PART THAT IS UNDER RECALL FOR OTHER BIKES OF THE SAME MODEL MANUFACTURED THE SAME YEAR. BELIEVING THAT RECALL SHOULD BE E… Look up ODI 10713239 at NHTSA ↗	675.0% ODI 10562775 · 5 mi THE MOTOR REQUIRES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START WHEN COLD. WHEN THE MOTOR IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE THE ENGINE WILL NOT START UNLESS THE THROTTLE IS HELD OPEN. WHEN DRIVING AT LOW RPMS INTERMITTENTLY THE ENGINE WILL DIE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED, SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR CONSIDERING IT HAS HAPPENED AS SLOW AS 15 MPH (ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH) AND HAS HAPPENED AS FAST AS 45 MPH (ALMOST RESULTING IN ME GETTING REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE). *TR Look up ODI 10562775 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	633.3% ODI 11670224 The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V376000 ( ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11670224 at NHTSA ↗	14.2% ODI 11670532 The contact's son owned a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, he was involved in a collision with two other vehicles; the cause of the collision was still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. The contact was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the owner's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries as well as a fatality were reported. The contact's son was transported to an… Look up ODI 11670532 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
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Power Train	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 11669504 Vehicle: 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Recall Number: 25V376 VIN: [XXX] Date Received “Do Not Ride” Notice: 6/20/2025 Subject: Recall 25V376 – No Remedy Provided / Loss of Use / Warranty Concerns Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint regarding NHTSA Recall No. 25V376, which applies to my 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R due to a potentially catastrophic crankshaft bushing failure. On 6/20/2025, I received a formal “Do Not Ride” notice from Kawasaki Motors Corp. advising me to stop using my motorcycle immediately due to the risk of engine seizure.… Look up ODI 11669504 at NHTSA ↗	14.2% ODI 11670668 While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. The issue was later confirmed to be related … Look up ODI 11670668 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.6% ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	150.0% ODI 10785508 · 5,000 mi COMING TO A STOP LIGHT I NOTICED THAT MY GAUGE CLUSTER WASN'T WORKING (COMPLETELY BLANK), AS I CAME TO A STOP I HONKED MY HORN TO GAUGE IT'S POWER AND THEN MY BIKE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. TRIED JUMPING THE BIKE WHICH WAS SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING IT TO RUN AGAIN, BUT DIED SHORTLY AFTER. WENT TO THE STORE AND PICKED UP A NEW BATTERY AND MADE IT BACK HOME FROM WORK (ABOUT 15 MI) BEFORE IT DIED ON ME AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPOT. I AM UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT IT IS AS THE OTHER COMPLAINT SAYS AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STATOR OR THE REGULA… Look up ODI 10785508 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	550–6,832 mi	4,500 mi	11	ODI 10615863 · 8,000 mi VEHICLE HAD APPLICABLE RECALL RELATED TO VOLTAGE RECTIFIER PERFORMED IN 2012. THERE WAS NO ISSUE OBSERVED WITH VEHICLE UP UNTIL TODAY. VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND GAUGES WOULD DIM SECONDS LATER UNTIL IT DIED COMPLETELY. A FEW WEEKS EARLIER WHILE RIDING ANOTHER RIDER MADE THE OBSERVATION THAT TAIL LIGHTS WERE FLICKERING. NO NOTICEABLE LOSS IN PERFORMANCE WAS NOTED DURING COURSE OF THAT DAY. BIKE HAD NOT BEEN RIDDEN BETWEEN THEN AND NOW. A FEW MEMBERS OF AN ONLINE FORUM ARE ALSO REPORTING SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THEIR VEHICLES MONTHS AFTER HAVING… Look up ODI 10615863 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10617167 · 4,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500. Look up ODI 10617167 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10704965 · 8,900 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA 250 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL SEEPED OUT AROUND THE FRONT SPROCKET, WHICH CONSTANTLY CREATED SLIPPERY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,900. Look up ODI 10704965 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	925–7,975 mi	4,445 mi	10	ODI 10473059 · 9,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR). THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA… Look up ODI 10473059 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10593930 · 6,890 mi I WAS HEADED TO WORK. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN TOWARD THE INTERSTATE THEN MY DASH WENT BLANK. I TRIED TO GIVE THE BIKE GAS AND IT JUST BOGGED DOWN THEN IN JERKED ME FORWARD THEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TRIED TO CUT THE BIKE ON AND IT WOULD TURN OVER THE STARTER. SO THAT FOLLOWING WEEK I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW BATTERY I PUT IT IN THE BIKE IT FIRED UP QUICKLY BUT I DIDN'T RIDE LONG JUST AROUND THE BLOCK A FEW TIMES. THE NEXT DAY I TRIED TO RIDE AND THE DASH WENT BLANK AGAIN THEN THE BIKE CUT OFF ON ME AGAIN. TR Look up ODI 10593930 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10704965 · 8,900 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA 250 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL SEEPED OUT AROUND THE FRONT SPROCKET, WHICH CONSTANTLY CREATED SLIPPERY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,900. Look up ODI 10704965 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	7,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11675679 · 10,000 mi The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V376000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, inspected the vehicle, and informed the contact that the bearing for the crankshaft was damaged. The dealer had taken the engine out but had not repaired the vehicle. The motorcycle had not been returned. The dealer… Look up ODI 11675679 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11699340 · 4,000 mi The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V376000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the bearing on the crankshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and extended the warranty, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileag… Look up ODI 11699340 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	5,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10785508 · 5,000 mi COMING TO A STOP LIGHT I NOTICED THAT MY GAUGE CLUSTER WASN'T WORKING (COMPLETELY BLANK), AS I CAME TO A STOP I HONKED MY HORN TO GAUGE IT'S POWER AND THEN MY BIKE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. TRIED JUMPING THE BIKE WHICH WAS SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING IT TO RUN AGAIN, BUT DIED SHORTLY AFTER. WENT TO THE STORE AND PICKED UP A NEW BATTERY AND MADE IT BACK HOME FROM WORK (ABOUT 15 MI) BEFORE IT DIED ON ME AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPOT. I AM UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT IT IS AS THE OTHER COMPLAINT SAYS AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STATOR OR THE REGULA… Look up ODI 10785508 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	200 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	21	25V376000	ODI 11669612 The engine on my 2022 Kawasaki ZX6R suddenly failed while I was riding on the highway, which caused the motorcycle to lose power abruptly. The component that failed was the engine assembly, and Kawasaki later acknowledged that the failure was due to the same defect currently affecting the 2024–2025 models under an active recall. The engine is currently at a Kawasaki dealership waiting for Kawasaki corporate to figure out what to do with the recalls. This malfunction put my safety and the safety of others at serious risk. I was riding at highw… Look up ODI 11669612 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11667196 As you are probably aware of this issue, there is a "do not ride" order in place for my 2024 Kawasaki ZX6R. The dealership confirmed that my VIN has been involved. I just got it, and I am paying for a motorcycle that cannot be used. The issues are below. This is unacceptable. safety recall report revealed certain vehicles may lose engine power during operation due to a seizure of the No. 5 metal crankshaft bushing leading to certain vehicles losing engine power and increasing the chance of a crash. "The bolts holding the crankshaft together… Look up ODI 11667196 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11668215 I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX‑6R. Today, June 20, 2025, I received three official “Do Not Ride” letters from Kawasaki. These letters state that, due to a possible internal engine defect, the motorcycle is unsafe to operate. My authorized Kawasaki dealer has confirmed that my unit is affected by a manufacturing issue that can cause engine seizure without warning, leading to serious risk of crash, injury, or death. It’s also important to note that Kawasaki notified dealers of this issue on June 4,… Look up ODI 11668215 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	6	None	ODI 11670523 The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V376000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and refused to accept the motorcycle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11670523 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670799 A recall has been issued and the motorcycle deemed unsafe to ride. My local dealership has been told to expect at minimum 3 weeks to receive the kit required to conduct the inspection. This issue has been so widespread that the wait time will be substantial. Even then, there will be a substantial loss of resale value as well as risk of further malfunctions after having a local mechanic disassemble and reassemble the engine. Look up ODI 11670799 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11675679 · 10,000 mi The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V376000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, inspected the vehicle, and informed the contact that the bearing for the crankshaft was damaged. The dealer had taken the engine out but had not repaired the vehicle. The motorcycle had not been returned. The dealer… Look up ODI 11675679 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	1	None	ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	4	25V798000	ODI 11699340 · 4,000 mi The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V376000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the bearing on the crankshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and extended the warranty, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileag… Look up ODI 11699340 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11700482 Recall was issued for crankshaft bearing failure and recall was performed and completed. Kawasaki performed the inspection and repair, however kawasaki had failed to adequately fix the issue causing prolonged headaches and paying for something that is unsafe to opperate. All kawasaki is telling people is dont ride but not providing an adequate fix to make the bike safe again or theyre also refusing to buy the bikes back. Look up ODI 11700482 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11700535 Was notified by my local motorcycle store Classic Powersports of Rockwall TX that my motorcycle has been recalled for the second time in less than 3 months for possible engine failure and the manufacture has not remedy. I've requested a buy back of the vehicle to purchase another model and I haven't received no response from the manufacture. I'm making payments on a brand new motorcycle that has possible engine ceasing while riding. Look up ODI 11700535 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	6	None	ODI 11704361 While riding home on June 7 2025 on I64 West between Parham Rd and Gaskins Rd exits, my Kawasaki ZX-6R lurched while travelling around 70 mph at approximately 11:30PM. Engine RPM rose slightly during the lurch, afterwhich there was a noticeable drop in engine power. The engine continued to run, so I rode it off of the I64 Gaskins Rd exit, and it was only after I was on Gaskins Rd that the exhaust noise was noticeably louder, as if running on only a single cylinder instead of four. I continued to ride until I reached the intersection of Ridgefie… Look up ODI 11704361 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11702943 The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V376000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 25V798000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle backfired. The local Oasis Outdoors - Powersports dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they did not repair Kawasaki motorcycles. The contact stated that the dealer was a Kawasaki dealer. The contact stated that the nearest Kawasaki dealer was 100 miles away. The motorc… Look up ODI 11702943 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11705934 I own a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The motorcycle is subject to multiple safety recalls related to crankshaft bearing/bushing seizure that can cause sudden engine stall and crash risk. In June 2025, Kawasaki issued Recall 25V376 and instructed owners not to ride the motorcycle until an authorized repair was completed. My motorcycle underwent the recall repair, which resulted in an extended loss of use of approximately two months. In November 2025, Kawasaki issued a second safety recall (25V798) stating that the prior repair may not have prope… Look up ODI 11705934 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	5	None	ODI 11709006 I need help dealing with Kawasaki, how am I supposed to take my bike into the shop to get the recall checked when there is a do not ride recall and it’s winter where I live on 30 degree roads and the shop is 40 minutes away. Is Kawasaki suppose to pay for the transport of my bike to Purcellville. Look up ODI 11709006 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11708753 There has been two recalls on my motorcycle. My bike passed the first inspection, i took my bike in two weeks ago for the 2nd inspection, per my Kawaskai dealer my bike did not pass. They informed me that my bike required a new engine. On saturday I call my dealer and was told that Kawasaki re worded the recall fix solution and that my bike passed. My dealer said that the reworded statment makes no sense and that they would not trust the motor on this bike. So if the techs at the dealer are saying that this bike is unsafe to ride why should I j… Look up ODI 11708753 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11710644 GMy name is Duane Willett and I filed a Lemon Law claim Dec 8th and was referred to make a complaint to NHTSA by the Texas DMV.The vehicle is coming up on three months of non use due to the Manufacturer issued stop ride which was issued on two separate occasions. I purchased the 2025 Kawasaki ZX-6R vin number [XXX] brand new with zero miles [XXX] and its been subject to NHTSA's recall campaign number for this issue is 25V376 which the vehicle was not available to operate safely for over 30 days due to the #5 metal crankshaft bushing failure. Ka… Look up ODI 11710644 at NHTSA ↗
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11722245 See attached document for complaint. The undersigned is legal counsel representing XXXXXXXXXXX in the above-mentioned matter. Please be advised that XXXXXXXXXX purchased a new Kawasaki 2024 motorcycle model ZX636JRFBN on May 9, 2024 with total purchase price of $13,981.92. On or about April of 2025, XXXXXXXXXXX received a recall notice with follow up notice in June of 2025 NHTSA Recall No. 25V376 “Crankshaft Bearing Seizure” causing the engine to potentially “lose engine power unexpectedly due to a seizure of the #5 crankshaft bearing” that ma… Look up ODI 11722245 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	1	None	ODI 11760728 My 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT Edition suffered a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 2,300 miles, resulting in a physical hole/breach in the engine crankcase and loss of engine oil. The motorcycle is currently at the selling Kawasaki dealer, Motorcycle Mall in [XXX]. This motorcycle is affected by Kawasaki/NHTSA safety recall campaigns involving the #5 crankshaft bushing and crankcase bolt loading, including NHTSA Recall 25V376 and the subsequent related recall 25V798 / Kawasaki MC25-11. Recall 25V376 had reportedly been perfor… Look up ODI 11760728 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	0	0
2023	0	0	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	1	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Electrical System	Engine And Engine Cooling	Unknown Or Other	Power Train	Service Brakes	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine	—	5 ODI 10704965 · 8,900 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA 250 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL SEEPED OUT AROUND THE FRONT SPROCKET, WHICH CONSTANTLY CREATED SLIPPERY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,900. Look up ODI 10704965 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11510624 I purchased this bike and have not been able to ride it, due to the severity of the safety and mechanical issues the dealer failed to disclose to me. Once I got the bike home and had it inspected by a reputable mechanic, he informed me the dealer couldn’t have inspected this bike without seeing the multitude of dangerous, and illegal modifications. The brake switch was disconnected, the kickstand sensor was bypassed. Emissions tube has a screw in it as a makeshift plug of sorts. The frame is modified and the balance of the bike is off. The deal… Look up ODI 11510624 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗	0	3 ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670668 While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. The issue was later confirmed to be related … Look up ODI 11670668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11700482 Recall was issued for crankshaft bearing failure and recall was performed and completed. Kawasaki performed the inspection and repair, however kawasaki had failed to adequately fix the issue causing prolonged headaches and paying for something that is unsafe to opperate. All kawasaki is telling people is dont ride but not providing an adequate fix to make the bike safe again or theyre also refusing to buy the bikes back. Look up ODI 11700482 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670668 While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. The issue was later confirmed to be related … Look up ODI 11670668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11510624 I purchased this bike and have not been able to ride it, due to the severity of the safety and mechanical issues the dealer failed to disclose to me. Once I got the bike home and had it inspected by a reputable mechanic, he informed me the dealer couldn’t have inspected this bike without seeing the multitude of dangerous, and illegal modifications. The brake switch was disconnected, the kickstand sensor was bypassed. Emissions tube has a screw in it as a makeshift plug of sorts. The frame is modified and the balance of the bike is off. The deal… Look up ODI 11510624 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10785508 · 5,000 mi COMING TO A STOP LIGHT I NOTICED THAT MY GAUGE CLUSTER WASN'T WORKING (COMPLETELY BLANK), AS I CAME TO A STOP I HONKED MY HORN TO GAUGE IT'S POWER AND THEN MY BIKE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. TRIED JUMPING THE BIKE WHICH WAS SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING IT TO RUN AGAIN, BUT DIED SHORTLY AFTER. WENT TO THE STORE AND PICKED UP A NEW BATTERY AND MADE IT BACK HOME FROM WORK (ABOUT 15 MI) BEFORE IT DIED ON ME AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPOT. I AM UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT IT IS AS THE OTHER COMPLAINT SAYS AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STATOR OR THE REGULA… Look up ODI 10785508 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	5 ODI 10704965 · 8,900 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA 250 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL SEEPED OUT AROUND THE FRONT SPROCKET, WHICH CONSTANTLY CREATED SLIPPERY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,900. Look up ODI 10704965 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11510624 I purchased this bike and have not been able to ride it, due to the severity of the safety and mechanical issues the dealer failed to disclose to me. Once I got the bike home and had it inspected by a reputable mechanic, he informed me the dealer couldn’t have inspected this bike without seeing the multitude of dangerous, and illegal modifications. The brake switch was disconnected, the kickstand sensor was bypassed. Emissions tube has a screw in it as a makeshift plug of sorts. The frame is modified and the balance of the bike is off. The deal… Look up ODI 11510624 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 11510624 I purchased this bike and have not been able to ride it, due to the severity of the safety and mechanical issues the dealer failed to disclose to me. Once I got the bike home and had it inspected by a reputable mechanic, he informed me the dealer couldn’t have inspected this bike without seeing the multitude of dangerous, and illegal modifications. The brake switch was disconnected, the kickstand sensor was bypassed. Emissions tube has a screw in it as a makeshift plug of sorts. The frame is modified and the balance of the bike is off. The deal… Look up ODI 11510624 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	3 ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670668 While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. The issue was later confirmed to be related … Look up ODI 11670668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	2 ODI 11670668 While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. The issue was later confirmed to be related … Look up ODI 11670668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Power Train	3 ODI 11700482 Recall was issued for crankshaft bearing failure and recall was performed and completed. Kawasaki performed the inspection and repair, however kawasaki had failed to adequately fix the issue causing prolonged headaches and paying for something that is unsafe to opperate. All kawasaki is telling people is dont ride but not providing an adequate fix to make the bike safe again or theyre also refusing to buy the bikes back. Look up ODI 11700482 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670668 While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. The issue was later confirmed to be related … Look up ODI 11670668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 11670668 While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. The issue was later confirmed to be related … Look up ODI 11670668 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703423 The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am required to continue making payments. This is a failure to remedy a known safety defect. I am requesting NHTSA intervention because the manufacturer cannot provide a remedy for an unsafe vehicle. Look up ODI 11703423 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0
Service Brakes	2 ODI 11510624 I purchased this bike and have not been able to ride it, due to the severity of the safety and mechanical issues the dealer failed to disclose to me. Once I got the bike home and had it inspected by a reputable mechanic, he informed me the dealer couldn’t have inspected this bike without seeing the multitude of dangerous, and illegal modifications. The brake switch was disconnected, the kickstand sensor was bypassed. Emissions tube has a screw in it as a makeshift plug of sorts. The frame is modified and the balance of the bike is off. The deal… Look up ODI 11510624 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11510624 I purchased this bike and have not been able to ride it, due to the severity of the safety and mechanical issues the dealer failed to disclose to me. Once I got the bike home and had it inspected by a reputable mechanic, he informed me the dealer couldn’t have inspected this bike without seeing the multitude of dangerous, and illegal modifications. The brake switch was disconnected, the kickstand sensor was bypassed. Emissions tube has a screw in it as a makeshift plug of sorts. The frame is modified and the balance of the bike is off. The deal… Look up ODI 11510624 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11689033 Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes tire was intact so there's some suspicion that something else happened such as other parts coming off of the bike or the wheel smoking such as if it had locked up. Look up ODI 11689033 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1 ODI 10785508 · 5,000 mi COMING TO A STOP LIGHT I NOTICED THAT MY GAUGE CLUSTER WASN'T WORKING (COMPLETELY BLANK), AS I CAME TO A STOP I HONKED MY HORN TO GAUGE IT'S POWER AND THEN MY BIKE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. TRIED JUMPING THE BIKE WHICH WAS SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING IT TO RUN AGAIN, BUT DIED SHORTLY AFTER. WENT TO THE STORE AND PICKED UP A NEW BATTERY AND MADE IT BACK HOME FROM WORK (ABOUT 15 MI) BEFORE IT DIED ON ME AS I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPOT. I AM UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT IT IS AS THE OTHER COMPLAINT SAYS AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STATOR OR THE REGULA… Look up ODI 10785508 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	1 ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10670492 · 200 mi THIS MOTORCYCLE SUFFERS FROM A ROUGH START IDLE THAT CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT TIMES, OR WILL STALL WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10670492 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

16 mentions · 25.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,000 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 10473059 · 9,000 mi

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ODI 10617167 · 4,500 mi

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ODI 10713239 · 8,300 mi

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

5 mentions · 7.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 4,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11669612

The engine on my 2022 Kawasaki ZX6R suddenly failed while I was riding on the highway, which caused the motorcycle to lose power abruptly. The component that failed was the engine assembly, and Kawasaki later acknowledged that the failure was due to the same defect currently affecting the 2024–2025 models under an active recall. The engine is currently at a Kawasaki dealership waiting for Kawasaki corporate to figure out what to do with the recalls. This malfunction put my safety and the safety of others at serious risk. I was riding at highw…

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ODI 11704361

While riding home on June 7 2025 on I64 West between Parham Rd and Gaskins Rd exits, my Kawasaki ZX-6R lurched while travelling around 70 mph at approximately 11:30PM. Engine RPM rose slightly during the lurch, afterwhich there was a noticeable drop in engine power. The engine continued to run, so I rode it off of the I64 Gaskins Rd exit, and it was only after I was on Gaskins Rd that the exhaust noise was noticeably louder, as if running on only a single cylinder instead of four. I continued to ride until I reached the intersection of Ridgefie…

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ODI 11699340 · 4,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was making an abnormal sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V376000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the bearing on the crankshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and extended the warranty, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileag…

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

3 mentions · 4.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 6,890 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10593930 · 6,890 mi

I WAS HEADED TO WORK. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN TOWARD THE INTERSTATE THEN MY DASH WENT BLANK. I TRIED TO GIVE THE BIKE GAS AND IT JUST BOGGED DOWN THEN IN JERKED ME FORWARD THEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TRIED TO CUT THE BIKE ON AND IT WOULD TURN OVER THE STARTER. SO THAT FOLLOWING WEEK I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW BATTERY I PUT IT IN THE BIKE IT FIRED UP QUICKLY BUT I DIDN'T RIDE LONG JUST AROUND THE BLOCK A FEW TIMES. THE NEXT DAY I TRIED TO RIDE AND THE DASH WENT BLANK AGAIN THEN THE BIKE CUT OFF ON ME AGAIN. *TR

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ODI 11670134

I own a 2024 Kawasaki KRT ABS ZX6R. They want to do an inspection that will not be sufficient to ride my motorcycle safely. The absolute only way for Kawasaki to do that would be to open the engine up to where they could see the actual crank shaft. I feel we are all being jerked around with this. They won't be able to deem it safe simply by inspecting the outer bearing. My motorcycle doesn't even have 300 miles on it. I haven't been able to ride it for almost a month now. It sitting can cause further damage. I'm not sure if my State of Nevada w…

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