Kawasaki Ninja 500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki Ninja 500, across 1 model years (2024–2024). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Kawasaki Ninja 500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Ninja 500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 Ninja 500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Kawasaki Ninja 500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Kawasaki Ninja 500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ninja 500 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki Ninja 500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.