Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recalls and problems

4 recalls and 12 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
4
Complaints
12
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1

Choose a model year

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 Ninja ZX-10R130000
2010 Ninja ZX-10R100000
2009 Ninja ZX-10R200000
2008 Ninja ZX-10R100000
2004 Ninja ZX-10R161001

Most reported Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Structure3
Engine2
Electrical System1
Steering1
Unknown or Other1

All Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
16V-102Feb 23, 20162016SteeringKawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
12V-064Feb 17, 20122008–2010Electrical SystemKawasaki 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.
09V-063Feb 20, 20092009Engine and Engine CoolingKawasaki is recalling 950 my 2009 ninja zx10r (Zx1000e9f/e9fa/e9fal) motorcycles.
04V-373Jul 22, 20042004WheelsOn certain motorcycles, the front wheel may contain a casting flaw which could result in a wheel failure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R has the most reports (6). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R model years 2004, 2008–2010, 2016.

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

Owners report power train, structure, engine problems most often.