Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2025): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 25V376000 · Jun 4, 2025 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
17,792
vehicles affected
17,792
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V376000
- Date
- Jun 4, 2025
- Maker
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 17,792
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Hard parts internal/mechanical
- Model years
- 2024-2025
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
What can happen
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Ninja ZX-6R | 2024-2025 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V376000?
1 model: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (2024-2025), about 17,792 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V376000?
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened.
What can happen?
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.