2026 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6r problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/Mechanical 2025-11-18 · campaign 25V798000 · 19,823 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
What owners report
2025-12-06 · Unknown Or Other“the 2026 kawasaki zx-6r is under an active safety recall and has been officially classified by kawasaki as “unsafe to operate.” kawasaki has confirmed in writing that there is no approved repair procedure and no repair timeline available. the motorcycle cannot be used in any capacity, but i am required to continue making payments. this is a failure…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.