Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Feb 23, 2016Crash risk2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R — Steering
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS motorcycles, models ZX1000RGFAL, ZX1000RGFL, ZX1000SGFAL and ZX1000SGFL, manufactured October 28, 2015, to January 18, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.
16V102000 · 544 units · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Feb 17, 2012Crash risk2008–2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, 2009–2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R — Electrical System
KAWASAKI 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. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER MAY INSUFFICIENTLY CHARGE THE BATTERY.
12V064000 · 21K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Feb 20, 2009Crash risk2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, 2009 Kawasaki ZX1000E9F — Engine and Engine Cooling
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 950 MY 2009 NINJA ZX10R (ZX1000E9F/E9FA/E9FAL) MOTORCYCLES. THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS ON THE STARTER CLUTCH COVER MAY COME LOOSE DUE TO IMPROPER TIGHTENING AND FALL OUT, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE.
09V063000 · 950 units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
- Jul 22, 2004Crash risk2004 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1, 2004 Kawasaki ZX1000-C1-L — Wheels
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT WHEEL MAY CONTAIN A CASTING FLAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE.
04V373000 · 5K units · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.