2025 Zero Ds problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2026-01-28 · campaign 26V048000 · 118 vehicles
Defect: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure.
Risk: A loss of brake pressure can reduce braking ability and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-017.2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 27, 2026.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-27 · ZMDN082026-02 · Other
service bulletin and recall cases zero motorcycles can now create service bulletin and recall cases centrally and in larger volumes. where applicable, the required parts will be added directly to the case, making it easier for dealers to process and complete the campaign. please continue to regularl
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-11 · ZMDN082026-01 · Other
we would like to inform you that a new firmware release for the 2020+ cypher iii platform will soon be available. 2020+ sr/f & sr/s + 2022–25 sr + 2023+ dsr/x + 2024+ s, ds & dsr firmware versions mbb v46, bmu v22, bms v28 new features & improvements •the battery state of health (soh) for each ba
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-09 · Cypher III OTA Firmware · Over The Air
cypher iii ota firmware release coming soon the latest firmware release (mbb v45, bmu v21, bms v27) for 2020+ cypher iii motorcycles will be available over the air to customers on june 17. this release includes: bug fixes security improvements general system stability enhancements while customers m
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-13 · ZMDN-052026 · Other
new diagnostic tool tuner is available for 2017 and newer model.s on may 15th, a new firmware will be released for our fst / cypher iii models, primarily focused on improving cybersecurity.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-02-02 · ZMDN-022026 · Over The Air
dealer notification announcing new firmware for certain models of zero motorcycles.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-10-29 · Dealer News 102925 · Other
dealer notification of release of new firmware for specific motorcycles.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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