Coil: spark plugsRecall 24V-221 · Kawasaki vehicles

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 24V-221 covers 1,579 Kawasaki vehicles for a coil: spark plugs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.

63%
Vehicles repaired1,002 of 1,579 · 2026 Q1
Vehicles affected1,5793 models
ReportedMar 21, 2024Owners notified Apr 1, 2024
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 24V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ZX400S and ZX400P (2023 Ninja ZX-4RR KRT Edition, 2024 Ninja ZX-4R, and 4RR) motorcycles. The spark plugs may have been damaged during the vehicle manufacturing process, which can result in unstable idling, hesitation, and engine stalling.

The risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace all four spark plugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC27-04.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

63%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2024 Q22026 Q1