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2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6rProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Includes a safety advisoryOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2026 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.

61%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Do not driveNew

Recall 25V-798 · Nov 18, 2025 · 19,823 vehicles · 12,145 repaired

Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2026 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

'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'19'22'23'24'25'26
  • 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.

The 2026 Kawasaki ZX-6R is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by Kawasaki as “Unsafe to Operate.” Kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. The motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but I am…
Complaint 11703423 · Dec 6, 2025

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