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 SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Zero S, 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 16, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Zero S has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Zero S 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 S 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 S median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DC to DC converter failed with less than 1200 miles on motorcycle, disabling brake lights, headlight, horn, turn signals and hazards lights.
Own a 2018 S?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.