NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, describing incidents dated January 3, 2023.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11510624 · Filed March 7, 2023
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…

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REGULATOR/RECTIFIER

NHTSA #12V064000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported February 17, 2012 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 20,512 vehicles

Owners notified February 24, 2012 · Vehicles built December 14, 2007 – July 26, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 NINJA ZX-10R, AND 2009-2012 NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2007 THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER MAY INSUFFICIENTLY CHARGE THE BATTERY.

Safety consequence

IF THE BATTERY DISCHARGES, THE MOTORCYCLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 949-770-0400.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.

Electrical System; Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11510624

Incident: January 3, 2023 · Filed: March 7, 2023

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 dealer was negligent in ensuring the safety of the motorcycle before selling it. There were no warning lamps or other indicators of a problem, because they have all been bypassed and/or faulty.

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