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2019 Kawasaki Ninja Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 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 2019 Kawasaki Ninja. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Kawasaki Ninja owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja, describing incidents dated March 13, 2022.

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ODI #11456492 · Filed March 13, 2022
Kawasaki used the clutch springs from the 300 ninja model. The clutch pull rod was machined to long which leads to clutch slipping and premature wear. Clutch could go out while on freeway which could cause accidents or worse. Kawasaki has been aware of these issues and offers replacement parts we…

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Gear Misengagement may cause Transmission Damage

NHTSA #20V676000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported November 2, 2020 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 799 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kawasaki campaign MC20-10 · Owners notified November 16, 2020

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

Defect description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.

Safety consequence

Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja. 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 2019 Kawasaki Ninja.

Power Train

ODI #11456492

Incident: March 13, 2022 · Filed: March 13, 2022

Kawasaki used the clutch springs from the 300 ninja model. The clutch pull rod was machined to long which leads to clutch slipping and premature wear. Clutch could go out while on freeway which could cause accidents or worse. Kawasaki has been aware of these issues and offers replacement parts we must pay for along with installation of these parts.

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