2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 60%
- Engine3 60%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was headed to work. I made a right hand turn toward the interstate then my dash went blank. I tried to give the bike gas and it just bogged down then in jerked me forward then it came to a complete stop. I tried to cut the bike on and it would turn over the starter. So that following week I bought a brand new battery I put it in the bike it fired up quickly but I didn't ride long just around the block a few times. The next day I tried to ride and the dash went blank again then the bike cut off on me again.”
NHTSA complaint #10593930, filed 2014-05, 6,890 milesEngine: “Vehicle had applicable recall related to voltage rectifier performed in 2012. There was no issue observed with vehicle up until today. Vehicle failed to start and gauges would dim seconds later until it died completely. A few weeks earlier while riding another rider made the observation that tail lights were flickering. No noticeable loss in performance was noted during course of that day. Bike had not been ridden between then and now. A few members of an online forum are also reporting similar issues with their vehicles months after having recall performed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615863, filed 2014-07, 8,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,890 and 8,900 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 12V064000Feb 17, 2012Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009–2012, Ninja ZX-10R 2008–2010
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.
Recall details for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
Other model years of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 18 | 7,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2013 | 8 | 550 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 5 | 8,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 3.
Has the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,000 miles and the middle half falls between 6,890 and 8,900 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.