2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja 500 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Problem: Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
Risk: A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a turn downhill on a mountain, the contact applied the front brakes, but the front brake lever travelled to the grip, and the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light…
Other Kawasaki Ninja 500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja 500 model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.