This page covers 3 recalls and 42 owner complaints for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300.
Engine and powertrain issues dominate complaints filed for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300. The most frequently reported engine concern is a knocking noise that owners trace to connecting rod bolts loosening, typically appearing around 6,000 miles. Owners describe the knock developing gradually before the engine fails to run properly. On the powertrain side, unexpected stalling is the standout complaint, owners report the bike cutting out without warning at low to moderate speeds, sometimes during downshifts and sometimes with no apparent trigger, and several note it happened at very low mileage. A smaller cluster of complaints involves the fuel and propulsion system, generally tied to the same stalling behavior rather than a distinct fuel-delivery symptom. A handful of reports also mention rear brake failure, with owners describing the pedal going soft or losing resistance entirely during braking.
42
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 has 3 recalls, the most serious being an ECU setting that can cause the motorcycle to stall under deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The stalling issue under deceleration appears across two of the three recalls and reflects the same underlying problem: the engine can cut out when the rider backs off the throttle, causing sudden loss of drive power. On the braking side, one recall affects ABS-equipped models only: debris in the ABS hydraulic unit can cause the anti-lock braking system to behave erratically, meaning the brakes may not respond as expected during a hard stop.
At a glance
What can fail
The ABS hydraulic unit may contain manufacturing debris that causes the ABS system to malfunction unpredictably, increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your ABS unit and replace it if debris contamination is found.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine may shut off unexpectedly while you slow down, causing loss of power and increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the engine control unit that manages engine operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Electronic Control Unit has an incorrect setting that can cause the motorcycle engine to stall when you slow down or decelerate.
What the fix does
Kawasaki dealers will replace your Electronic Control Unit with one that has the correct settings.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
