Kawasaki recalls and safety
118 recalls since 1975 · 1,191 owner complaints since 1995
118
vehicle recalls since 1975
118
vehicle recalls since 1975
Kawasaki has had 118 vehicle recalls since 1975, covering 536,400 vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 5 recalls for 42,055 vehicles, up 25.0% from 2024. The Kawasaki Ninja has the most recalls (8). Owners filed 22 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
5
+25.0% vs 2024
2026 so far
1
840 units
All recalls
118
Since 1975
Units affected
536K
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
9
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
22
-38.9% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Kawasaki vehicle recalls each year since 1975, and the vehicles they covered
Kawasaki models
341 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja | 8 | 38K | 42 | - |
| Concours 14 | 5 | 14K | 52 | - |
| Vulcan | 4 | 26K | 62 | - |
| Ninja ZX-10R | 4 | 27K | 12 | - |
| KZ1000 | 4 | 32K | 0 | - |
| Ninja H2 SX | 4 | 6,351 | 0 | - |
| Ninja ZX-6R | 3 | 58K | 64 | - |
| KL650E | 3 | 66K | 20 | - |
| VN1500 | 3 | 8,531 | 12 | - |
| ZX1200-A1 | 3 | 14K | 12 | - |
| ZG1400A8F | 3 | 13K | 6 | - |
| VN1600-A1 | 3 | 17K | 4 | - |
| EX250J8F | 3 | 2,545 | 1 | - |
| EX250J8FL | 3 | 2,545 | 1 | - |
| KZ750 | 3 | 20K | 1 | - |
| VN1500-E6 | 3 | 9,445 | 1 | - |
| ZG1400B8F | 3 | 13K | 1 | - |
| VN1600-A1L | 3 | 17K | 0 | - |
| Z900 | 3 | 4,053 | 0 | - |
| ZG1400A8FL | 3 | 13K | 0 | - |
| ZG1400B8FL | 3 | 13K | 0 | - |
| ZX1002A | 3 | 4,828 | 0 | - |
| ZX1002D | 3 | 4,828 | 0 | - |
| VN900D6F | 2 | 38K | 12 | - |
| VN900B6F | 2 | 38K | 7 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 341. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Kawasaki recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Kawasaki recalls by component
- Electrical system25 · 118K units
- Engine and engine cooling19 · 135K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic16 · 41K units
- Fuel system, gasoline11 · 83K units
- Power train8 · 41K units
- Structure7 · 25K units
- Exterior lighting6 · 9,781 units
- Suspension5 · 10K units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Kawasaki owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
22 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Engine and engine cooling280
- Power train146
- Engine144
- Exterior lighting113
- Electrical system107
- Structure76
- Fuel system, gasoline74
- Complaints
- 1,191
- Crashes reported
- 81
- Fires reported
- 23
- People injured
- 101
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Kawasaki recalls
The newest of 118. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
Related pages
Questions and answers
How many recalls did Kawasaki have in 2025?
5 Kawasaki vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 42,055 vehicles, compared with 4 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 1 so far.
Which Kawasaki models have the most recalls?
The Ninja (8), the Concours 14 (5) and the Vulcan (4) have the most recalls since 1975. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Kawasaki recall problem?
Electrical system: 25 of the 118 Kawasaki recalls, followed by engine and engine cooling (19).
What do Kawasaki owners complain about most?
Engine and engine cooling, named in 280 of the 1,191 safety complaints Kawasaki owners filed since 1995, then power train (146). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Kawasaki?
Yes: 9 Kawasaki recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from Nov 18, 2025: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2026): Engine and engine cooling.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.