NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024–2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recall: Crankshaft Bushing Can Seize and Cause Engine Stall
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until repaired.
- Recall number
- 25V798000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Category
- Vehicles › Engine And Engine Cooling
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 19823
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Engine And Engine Cooling
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki | Ninja ZX-6R | 2024–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
MC25-11
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V798000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.