2018 Kawasaki Ninja recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Nov 2, 2020Crash risk2018–2020 Kawasaki Ninja, 2018–2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, 2018–2020 Kawasaki ZX1002A and 2 other models — Electrical System
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
20V676000 · 799 units · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Aug 30, 2018Crash risk2018 Kawasaki Ninja — Structure
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.
18V580000 · 390 units · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.