NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Zero FX Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Zero FX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Zero dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Zero FX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Zero FX owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Zero FX, describing incidents dated June 15, 2017 to May 26, 2022.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11471194 · Filed June 27, 2022
Zero FX started smoking and burst into flames last month. I have serious burns on my right thigh requiring multiple skin grafts. I been complaining for months that the batteries were getting hot when charging and that this was the same thing that happened to a former colleague in Seattle. Zero…
ODI #11064490 · Filed January 23, 2018
IN JUNE OF 2017, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I NOTICED THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT WORK. I CHECKED THE HEADLIGHT AND IT WAS OFF ALSO, MEANING ALL THE LIGHTS WERE DEAD. AFTER IT SAT FOR 2 HOURS THE LIGHTS RESUMED FUNCTIONING. A WEEK LATER I NOTICED THEY QUIT AGAIN. THEN I PARKED THE MOTORCYCLE FOR…

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Insufficient Power Affecting Safety Features

NHTSA #16V610000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2016 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.

Potentially affected: 96 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Zero campaign SV-ZMC-016-356 · Owners notified September 13, 2016 · Vehicles built May 4, 2015 – August 19, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly.

Safety consequence

If the converter power output is insufficient, during an ABS activated event, the ABS and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Zero has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the DC-DC converters, replacing ones of a specific type as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2016. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-016-356.

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 2015 Zero FX. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Zero FX.

Electrical System; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11471194

Fire 1 injury

Incident: May 26, 2022 · Filed: June 27, 2022

Zero FX started smoking and burst into flames last month. I have serious burns on my right thigh requiring multiple skin grafts. I been complaining for months that the batteries were getting hot when charging and that this was the same thing that happened to a former colleague in Seattle. Zero picked up the FX (some dealer or Zero employee) and refuses to return it demanding I take a $10000 settlement and sign a agreement to keep silent. I hear this has happened to others. It is not their vehicle and something is very wrong with this demand and their attempt to silence me.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting

ODI #11064490

Incident: June 15, 2017 · Filed: January 23, 2018

IN JUNE OF 2017, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I NOTICED THE TURN SIGNAL DID NOT WORK. I CHECKED THE HEADLIGHT AND IT WAS OFF ALSO, MEANING ALL THE LIGHTS WERE DEAD. AFTER IT SAT FOR 2 HOURS THE LIGHTS RESUMED FUNCTIONING. A WEEK LATER I NOTICED THEY QUIT AGAIN. THEN I PARKED THE MOTORCYCLE FOR CONCERN OVER MY SAFETY. OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS IT HAS NOT LEFT MY GARAGE EXCEPT FOR A TRIP TO THE DEALER, WHO REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE RANDOMLY TURNED THE KEY ON AS IT HAS REMAINED PARKED. SOMETIMES I HAVE LIGHTS, SOMETIMES I DO NOT. THE MOTORCYCLE HASN'T MOVED, WEATHER IS NOT AN ISSUE. THROUGH MY OWN DIAGNOSIS, WITH ONLINE HELP, I BELIEVE THE ISSUE TO BE THE DC/DC CONVERTER SIGNAL FROM THE MAIN BIKE BOARD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED BY PHONE AND EMAIL, AND HAS IGNORED ME, THE LOCAL DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED IN PERSON AND BY PHONE, AND HAS IGNORED ME. I HAVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT IS JUST OVER 2 YEARS OLD WITH 3227 MILES ON IT.

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