8
recalls
The Kawasaki Ninja has 8 recalls covering 37,563 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2000: 3
Units affected
38K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kawasaki Ninja, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine and engine cooling8
- Power train7
- Fuel system, gasoline6
- Structure6
- Electrical system4
- Suspension4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Complaints
- 42
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 16
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kawasaki Ninja by component
- Electrical system2 · 11K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 7,785 units
- Power train2 · 16K units
- Structure1 · 390 units
- Unknown or other1 · 2,976 units
Kawasaki Ninja recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2020 | Kawasaki Ninja, Ninja H2 SX, ZX1002A, ZX1002B and 1 more (2018-2020): Electrical systemNo. 20V676000Do not drive | Crash risk | 799 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Kawasaki Ninja (2018): StructureNo. 18V580000 | Crash risk | 390 |
| Dec 6, 2002 | Kawasaki Ninja (2001-2003): Electrical systemNo. 02V324000 | Crash risk | 9,787 |
| Nov 21, 2000 | Kawasaki Ninja, ZX1200-A1, ZX1200-A1L (2000): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 00V384000 | Crash risk | 3,279 |
| Nov 14, 2000 | Kawasaki Ninja, ZX1200-A1, ZX1200-A1L (2000): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 00V365000 | Fire | 4,506 |
| Dec 3, 1999 | Kawasaki Ninja (1999-2000): Power trainNo. 99V337000 | Crash risk | 3,504 |
| May 16, 1995 | Kawasaki Ninja, ZX600-F1, ZX600-F1L (1995): Unknown or otherNo. 95V097000 | Crash risk | 2,976 |
| May 15, 1995 | Kawasaki Ninja, VN800-A1, VN800-A1L, Vulcan and 8 more (1995): Power trainNo. 95V096000 | Crash risk | 12,322 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja have?
8 recalls cover the Kawasaki Ninja, for 37,563 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Kawasaki Ninja?
Engine and engine cooling: named in 8 of the 42 safety complaints about the Kawasaki Ninja, then power train (7). One complaint can name several components.
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. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.