NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Recalls & Complaints

The 2026 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 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, describing incidents dated November 15, 2025.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11703423 · Filed December 6, 2025
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…

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Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall

NHTSA #25V798000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · NHTSA notice

Reported November 18, 2025 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 19,823 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kawasaki campaign MC25-11 · Owners notified December 15, 2025 · Vehicles built through July 15, 2025 (per NHTSA)

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Kawasaki dealer immediately.

Defect description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Safety consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2026 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 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.

Power Train; Unknown or Other; Engine

ODI #11703423

Incident: November 15, 2025 · Filed: December 6, 2025

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.

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