2026 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Running Sequence Number: 310014
Campaign Number: 25V798000
Make: KAWASAKI
Model: NINJA ZX-6R
Year: 2026
MFR Campaingn Number: MC25-11
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 15, 2025
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19823
Date Owner Notified: Dec 15, 2025
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Report Received Date: Nov 18, 2025
Record Creation Date: Nov 20, 2025
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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 seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
Notes: N/A
Recall Component ID: 000260772005673384000001679
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: SET- CRANKCASE
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: SET- CRANKCASE
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 14101-0021
Do Not Drive: Yes
Park Outside: No