2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls and problems

The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint 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 campaign: 25V798000.
2026 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R
Photo: 2026 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R by Kawasaki ninja 400, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

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

1recalls
1complaints
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.
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1 recall

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1
Power Train1
Unknown or other1

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

2026 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 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 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 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

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

Is it safe to drive the 2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

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