NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Kawasaki Z500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Kawasaki Z500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
NHTSA #25V146000Reported March 6, 2025 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Potentially affected: 3,742 vehicles
Defect description
Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
Safety consequence
A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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