Kawasaki ZX-6R Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Kawasaki ZX-6R (2007–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 15. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (13 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All ZX-6R model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15 | 5,312 | 0 | 0 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling13 87%
- Engine2 13%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “I have a 2007 zx6r Kawasaki with only 1700 mile on it and I have noticed my head gasket leaks and a tapping noise in the engine. I don't know if this is safe. If the engine locks up at high speeds then it hurt and possible kill me. It don't sound to safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10282990, filed 2009-09, 1,700 milesOther Kawasaki models
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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. Methodology