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Zero S recalls and problems

10 recalls and 6 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
10
Complaints
6
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

202120182017201520142013201120102009

Zero S by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2021 S100000
2018 S110000
2017 S200000
2015 S100000
2014 S100000
2013 S110000
2011 S210000
2010 S110000
2009 S100000

Most reported Zero S problems

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control2

All Zero S recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
20V-640Oct 15, 20202021Electrical SystemZero Motorcycle Inc.
17V-762Nov 28, 20172018EquipmentZero Motorcycles Inc.
17V-436Jul 10, 20172017Exterior LightingZero 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 S?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Zero S has the most reports (1). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Zero S have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Zero S model years 2009–2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2018, 2021.

What are the most common Zero S problems?

Owners report exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes problems most often.