2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recalls and problems

The 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2016 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Ninja ZX-10R model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

3complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

Check your VIN →

1 recall

Steering

Feb 23, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V102000 · 544 vehicles

Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS motorcycles, models ZX1000RGFAL, ZX1000RGFL, ZX1000SGFAL and ZX1000SGFL, manufactured October 28, 2015, to January 18, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.

Risk: If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 29, 2016. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-03.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2016 vs. other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, the latest from Feb 23, 2016 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.