5 recalls across 4 model years
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 5 recalls covering 2019 through 2026, with the most serious being a crankshaft bushing defect on 2024-2026 models where the engine can seize and stall without warning, raising the risk of a crash.
Recalls 1 through 4 all trace to the same underlying problem on 2024-2026 models: crankshaft bolts over-tightened during production can damage a metal bushing inside the engine, causing it to seize and cut power while riding. An earlier repair attempt for 2024 models did not fully resolve the issue, requiring an additional fix. This affects all ZX-6R variants for those years, including KRT Edition, KRT 40th Anniversary Edition, and ABS-equipped versions.
The only other recall covers 2019 models, where engine vibration can crack the horn wiring and leave the rider unable to sound the horn to alert other road users.
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Top 2 of 2 categories across KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 80% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
