repaired · 2019 Q4
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Risk. If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.
2018 Zero DSRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Zero DSR, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-762 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 4, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Zero DSR has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Engine
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Zero DSR 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 Zero.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other DSR 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 DSR median. How we score
'18'21'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What DSR owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The Sevcon DC to DC converter failed causing a total loss of all 12 volt power. This occurred for the second time on the expressway at 70 mph at night. It led to loss of any lighting on the vehicle, headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals, horn and emergency flashers and ABS sensors all…
AFTER ABOUT 30KM RIDE FROM MY WORKPLACE TO HOME, WHILE I'M ALREADY IN THE PARKING LOT AND GOING LOW SPEED (ABOUT 10KM/H) I STARTED TO HEAR UNUSUAL KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AREA. THEN, WHEN I TRIED TO WALK THE MOTORCYCLE REVERSE INTO MY PARKING LOT (AS I USUALLY DO ),THE REAR WHEEL GOT…
Own a 2018 DSR?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.