2014 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
7,664 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
2014: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10652858 · 2014-11-05 (November 5, 2014)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 7,664 miles reported. Look up ODI 10652858 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
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.
| Component | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Engine | 150.0%ODI 10785508 · 5,000 miCOMING 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… | 562.5%ODI 10670492 · 200 miTHIS 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. | 1100.0%ODI 10652858 · 7,664 miI 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 | 1100.0%ODI 11448892COLD 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! | 1100.0%ODI 11399438 · 6,000 miCODE 63 - EXAUST BUTTERFLY VALVE ACTUATOR . NOT WORKING | 1100.0%ODI 11669612The 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… | 1100.0%ODI 11704361While 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… | 1055.6%ODI 11667196As 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… | 2083.3%ODI 11666180I 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. | 1100.0%ODI 11703423The 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. |
| Electrical System | 150.0%ODI 10713239 · 8,300 miTHE 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… | 675.0%ODI 10562775 · 5 miTHE 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 | 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 11670224The 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. | 14.2%ODI 11670532The 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… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Unknown Or Other | 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 11689033Unknown. 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. | 416.7%ODI 11670668While 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 … | 1100.0%ODI 11703423The 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. |
| 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 11669504Vehicle: 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.… | 14.2%ODI 11670668While 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 … | 1100.0%ODI 11703423The 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. |
| 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 11689033Unknown. 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. | 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 miCOMING 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… | 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 miTHIS 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. | 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 | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Too few reports for a range | 7,664 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10652858 · 7,664 miI 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 |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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
| 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 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 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 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 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.
2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints
| 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
| 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 | Engine |
|---|---|
| Engine | — |
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.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.