10
recalls
The Zero S has 10 recalls covering 1,906 vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (3). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 2012: 3
Units affected
1,906
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
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 Zero S, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system2
- Engine2
- Exterior lighting2
- Service brakes2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Complaints
- 6
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Zero S by component
- Exterior lighting3 · 556 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 489 units
- Electrical system2 · 731 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 94 units
- Equipment1 · 36 units
Zero S recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2020 | Zero DS, DSR, FX, FXS and 2 more (2021): Electrical systemNo. 20V640000 | Crash risk | 64 |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Zero DS, DSR, FX, FXS and 2 more (2018): EquipmentNo. 17V762000 | Other or not stated | 36 |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Zero S (2017): Exterior lightingNo. 17V436000 | Crash risk | 10 |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Zero DS, FXS, S (2017): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 17V145000 | Crash risk | 61 |
| Aug 22, 2016 | Zero DS, FX, S, SR (2015): Exterior lightingNo. 16V610000 | Crash risk | 96 |
| Mar 12, 2014 | Zero DS, FX, S, SR (2014): Engine and engine coolingNo. 14V119000 | Crash risk | 94 |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Zero DS, DSP, FX, S and 4 more (2012-2013): Electrical systemNo. 13V635000 | Crash risk | 667 |
| Jul 30, 2013 | Zero DS, S, Zero DS, Zero S (2011-2012): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 13V329000 | Crash risk | 268 |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Zero DS, MXD, S, X and 5 more (2011-2012): Exterior lightingNo. 12V307000 | Crash risk | 450 |
| May 16, 2011 | Zero DS, S (2009-2010): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 11V282000 | Crash risk | 160 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2021 Zero S recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2021 Zero S. 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 Zero S have?
10 recalls cover the Zero S, for 1,906 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Zero S?
Electrical system: named in 2 of the 6 safety complaints about the Zero S, then engine (2). 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.