repaired · 2026 Q3
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Risk. A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Kawasaki Z500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2024 Kawasaki Z500. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-146 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kawasaki Z500 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 Kawasaki Z500 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.
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 Z500 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 Z500 median. How we score
'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2024 Z500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.