2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 550miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by engine (5) and fuel system (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 550 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 system6 75%
- Engine5 63%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My bike coming to a stop will stall out. Slowing down, engaging the clutch to downshift to first gear and the RPM will drop too low and stall the bike out while moving. It will also do it holding in the clutch coming to a stop if it doesn't dropping to first gear. I have read of the issue being resolved after putting in a newer Kawasaki ecu. Zx6r made before june 2013 seem to have these issues and changing out the computer seems to be the fix but Kawasaki will not recall it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11014542, filed 2017-08, 2,000 milesEngine: “Engine shut off while in use. Stalling. I was riding my motorcycle and almost crash due the motor stop working. It took a while for engine to start again.”
NHTSA complaint #10904606, filed 2016-09, 3 milesFuel system: “This motorcycle suffers from a rough start idle that can result in the vehicle stalling at low speeds or at times, or will stall when the vehicle comes to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10670492, filed 2015-01, 200 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10 and 1,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2013 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 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (75% of the total), followed by engine with 5.
Has the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 550 miles and the middle half falls between 10 and 1,000 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.