2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) 2025-03-06 · campaign 25V146000 · 3,742 vehicles
Defect: Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
Risk: A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
What owners report
2025-07-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 500 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2024 kawasaki ninja 500. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph and making a turn downhill on a mountain, the contact applied the front brakes, but the front brake lever travelled to the grip, and the vehicle failed to respond. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact applied the rear brakes, which enga…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.