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2020 Zero SR/FProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Zero SR/F, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-704 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 57%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 8, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Zero SR/F has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 Zero SR/F 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.

60%repaired · 2023 Q3

Disc: rotor

Recall 21V-795 · Oct 13, 2021 · 411 vehicles · 245 repaired

Risk. The loose bolts may damage the caliper or swingarm, reducing rear braking capability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2022 Q4

Brake lights: switch

Recall 20V-704 · Nov 13, 2020 · 659 vehicles · 375 repaired

Risk. An inoperable front brake switch will not illuminate the brake light when the rider applies the front brakes.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 vs. every other SR/F 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 SR/F median. How we score

'20'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SR/F owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My 2020 Zero SR/F is BEV motorcycle. I purchased it new in July 2020 and by February 2023 the total range on a full battery charge was approximately 25% of the original specifications. Where I would get between 100 and 160 miles on a full charge depending on speed in 2020, in February 2023 I was…
Complaint 11587697 · May 8, 2024

Own a 2020 SR/F?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.