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Zero DS recalls and problems

12 recalls and 5 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
12
Complaints
5
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

20252024202120182017201520142013201120102009

Zero DS by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2025 DS100000
2024 DS300000
2021 DS100000
2018 DS100000
2017 DS100000
2015 DS110000
2014 DS100000
2013 DS110000
2011 DS200000
2010 DS100000
2009 DS100000

Most reported Zero DS problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System4
Engine2
Suspension1

All Zero DS recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-048Jan 28, 20262024–2025Service Brakes, HydraulicZero Motorcycles Inc.
25V-587Sep 9, 20252024Electrical SystemZero Motorcycles Inc.
25V-459Jul 11, 20252024Service Brakes, HydraulicZero Motorcycles Inc.
20V-640Oct 15, 20202021Electrical SystemZero Motorcycle Inc.
17V-762Nov 28, 20172018EquipmentZero Motorcycles Inc.
17V-145Mar 7, 20172017Service Brakes, HydraulicZero Motorcycles Inc.
16V-610Aug 22, 20162015Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Service Brakes, HydraulicZero Motorcycles Inc.
14V-119Mar 12, 20142014Engine and Engine CoolingZero Motorcycles, Inc.
13V-635Dec 18, 20132013Electrical SystemZero Motorcycles Inc.
13V-329Jul 30, 20132011Service Brakes, HydraulicZero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles.
12V-307Jun 29, 20122011Exterior LightingZero motorcycles, inc.
11V-282May 16, 20112009–2010Service Brakes, HydraulicZero motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2009 zero s motorcycles built from september 2, 2009 through december 22, 2009; model year 2009 zero ds motorcycles built from july 27, 2009 through december 28, 2009…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Zero DS?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Zero DS has the most reports (1). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Zero DS have?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Zero DS model years 2009–2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2018, 2021, 2024–2025.

What are the most common Zero DS problems?

Owners report electrical system, engine, suspension problems most often.