Engine: hard parts internal/mechanicalRecall 25V-376 · 2024–2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 25V-376 covers 17,792 2024–2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6r for a engine: hard parts internal/mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 25V376000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 3, 2023 to April 28, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.