The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V376000·Announced 2025-07-07

2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Motorcycles Recalled for Crankshaft Bushing Seizure Risk

Kawasaki is recalling 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles because the crankshaft bushing may seize, causing loss of engine power and stall. Engine stall while riding increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect (crankshaft bushing seizure) that causes loss of engine power and stall, directly increasing crash risk on a motorcycle. Although no injuries or deaths have been reported, the safety-critical nature of engine failure on a motorcycle warrants a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2024-2025 model year Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may experience seizure of the metal crankshaft bushing during operation, which can cause loss of engine power.

If the crankshaft bushing seizes, the engine will stall while the motorcycle is in operation. An unexpected engine stall significantly increases the risk of a crash, especially in traffic or at highway speeds.

Owners should not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Kawasaki's remedy involves inspection of the crankshaft bushing on all affected units. If the bushing is normal, the bolts must be re-tightened to proper torque. If the bushing is damaged or abnormal, it must be replaced, or the engine must be repaired or replaced. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381 for service information. The manufacturer has not yet provided a recall service schedule.

The recalled product

Product
2025 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R
Brand
KAWASAKI
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • crankshaft-seizure
  • loss-of-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
17,792

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • NINJA ZX-6R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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