2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:frame And Members 2024-11-05 · campaign 24V833000 · 299 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A (Kawasaki) is recalling certain Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The connection between the head pipe (steering head) to the frame may have been improperly welded and crack, resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Risk: Loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles. Kawasaki will replace the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):software 2024-09-12 · campaign 24V680000 · 1,150 vehicles
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z7 Hybrid ABS and Ninja 7 Hybrid ABS motorcycles. The electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the transmission to shift into neutral when the operator attempts to shift from first to second gear.
Risk: The unintended shift to neutral can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC24-13.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.