2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls and problems

The 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 2 recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Do not drive warning. NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done. Affected campaigns: 25V798000, 25V376000.

Pictured: a 2026 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2026 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R by Kawasaki ninja 400, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2025 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 12 Ninja ZX-6R model years — the most of any year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls

24complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

—median 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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2 recalls

Engine

Nov 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V798000 · 19,823 vehicles

Do not drive

Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.

Engine

Jun 4, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V376000 · 17,792 vehicles

Do not drive

Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine21

Unknown or other4

Power Train1

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

2025 vs. other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, the latest from Nov 18, 2025 (engine). 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 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (21), unknown or other (4), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

2 recalls for this model year carry a "Do Not Drive" advisory. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.