Recall 22V912000: 2018–2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Dec 9, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Potentially affected
- 3,172vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ZX1000, 2018 ZX1002A, ZX1002B, 2019-2021 ZX1002D, 2019-2022 ZX1002J, 2020-2023 ZR1000K, 2021-2022 ZR1000L, 2022 ZX1002R, and 2023 ZR1002L (Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, Ninja H2 SX SE+, Z H2, and Z H2 SE) motorcycles. Please see the attached model information chart for a detailed list of model codes, names and years. The plunger in the camshaft chain tensioner may lock, which can result in an engine stall while riding.
Possible consequence
An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Kawasaki Ninja0 complaints
- 2016 Kawasaki Ninja0 complaints
- 2017 Kawasaki Ninja0 complaints
- 2018 Kawasaki Ninja2 complaints
- 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H20 complaints
- 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H20 complaints
- 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H20 complaints
- 2021 Kawasaki Ninja H20 complaints
- 2018 Kawasaki ZX100 complaints
- 2019 Kawasaki ZX100 complaints
- 2022 Kawasaki ZX100 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.