NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Zero S Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Zero S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Zero dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Zero S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Zero S owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Zero S, describing incidents dated November 19, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11469631 · Filed
DC to DC converter failed with less than 1200 miles on motorcycle, disabling brake lights, headlight, horn, turn signals and hazards lights.
Incorrect Information on Federal Label/Part 567
NHTSA #17V762000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported November 28, 2017 · Zero Motorcycles Inc.
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Repair completion: 33.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Zero campaign SV-ZMC-017-380 · Owners notified January 9, 2018 · Vehicles built September 5, 2017 – October 12, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety consequence
If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.
Manufacturer remedy
Zero will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-ZMC-017-380.
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.
Other Zero S model years
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