2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Problems
Compared with other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Engine (20 complaints).
- 2 recalls with a do-not-drive warning, 2 in total. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 22 do-not-drive
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The part named most often is engine, with 20 complaints (83% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Engine20 83%
- Other or unknown4 17%
- Engine cooling1 4.2%
Example complaints
Engine: “2days after I bought this bike Kawasaki issued a stop sale and DNR due to faulty #5 crank bushing, and refused to buy the bike back but instead expected me to sit and pay payments and insurance on a bike that I can’t ride for possibly a year with no fix in mind so I had to trade it in and take a big loss on a brand new bike, kiss off Kawasaki that will be my last purchase from you.”
NHTSA complaint #11669333, filed 2025-06Other or unknown: “While riding at normal speed, I heard a loud popping noise from the engine, followed by immediate power loss. The motorcycle shut off without warning and coolant began leaking heavily near the front wheel. There were no warning lights or symptoms beforehand. The bike had fewer than 3,000 miles on it and was well maintained. I had to tow the motorcycle to the dealership, where a teardown revealed catastrophic engine failure—including internal damage to the crankcase, pistons, and transmission holder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11670668, filed 2025-07Engine cooling: “The contact's son owned a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, he was involved in a collision with two other vehicles; the cause of the collision was still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. The contact was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the owner's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries as well as a fatality were reported. …”
NHTSA complaint #11670532, filed 2025-07Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Recalls and investigations
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanicalCovers: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024–2026
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…
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanicalCovers: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024–2025
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Recall details for the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 11026893Dec 12, 2025Engine. 2024 ~ 2025 ZX636J/K OIL & FILTER CHANGE (Factory Authorized Repair). This bulletin only applies to motorcycles that were eligible for recall MC25-08 and not repaired. Owners that did not have…
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 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 20 complaints (83% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.
Has the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.