2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls and problems

The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 12 Ninja ZX-6R model years — 5th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
8,300median miles

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

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1 recall

Electrical System

Feb 17, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V064000 · 20,512 vehicles

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10R, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6R motorcycles manufactured from December 14, 2007 through July 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier May insufficiently charge the battery.

Original NHTSA wording

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 NINJA ZX-10R, AND 2009-2012 NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2007 THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER MAY INSUFFICIENTLY CHARGE THE BATTERY.

Risk: If the battery discharges, the motorcycle May stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE BATTERY DISCHARGES, THE MOTORCYCLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 24, 2012. Owners May contact Kawasaki at 949-770-0400.

Customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1
Electronic Stability Control1
Engine1

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

2012 vs. other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R years

2009: 5 complaints20092011: 1 complaints20112012: 2 complaints20122013: 8 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152019: 1 complaints20192022: 1 complaints20222023: 1 complaints20232024: 18 complaints20242025: 24 complaints2025242026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, the latest from Feb 17, 2012 (electrical system). 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 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), electronic stability control (1), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.