repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Do not driveNewRisk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6rProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-376 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Do not driveRisk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kawasaki.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Ninja ZX-6r year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ninja ZX-6r median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ninja ZX-6r owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Recall was issued for crankshaft bearing failure and recall was performed and completed. Kawasaki performed the inspection and repair, however kawasaki had failed to adequately fix the issue causing prolonged headaches and paying for something that is unsafe to opperate. All kawasaki is telling…
Unknown. Fatal motorcycle accident. Based on the police report, one witness said he blew a tire and all witnesses state that he and the bike went airborn. The motorcycle was part of the group of ZX6R's recalled by Kawasaki though its since been salvaged. The officer at the scene confirmed the bikes…
A recall has been issued and the motorcycle deemed unsafe to ride. My local dealership has been told to expect at minimum 3 weeks to receive the kit required to conduct the inspection. This issue has been so widespread that the wait time will be substantial. Even then, there will be a substantial…
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