repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Do not driveNewRisk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6rProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2025 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 August 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 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
2025 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.
My 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT Edition suffered a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 2,300 miles, resulting in a physical hole/breach in the engine crankcase and loss of engine oil. The motorcycle is currently at the selling Kawasaki dealer, Motorcycle Mall in [XXX]. This motorcycle…
GMy name is Duane Willett and I filed a Lemon Law claim Dec 8th and was referred to make a complaint to NHTSA by the Texas DMV.The vehicle is coming up on three months of non use due to the Manufacturer issued stop ride which was issued on two separate occasions. I purchased the 2025 Kawasaki ZX-6R…
There has been two recalls on my motorcycle. My bike passed the first inspection, i took my bike in two weeks ago for the 2nd inspection, per my Kawaskai dealer my bike did not pass. They informed me that my bike required a new engine. On saturday I call my dealer and was told that Kawasaki re…
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