2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja ZX-10R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Ninja ZX-10R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10R ABS motorcycles, models ZX1000RGFAL, ZX1000RGFL, ZX1000SGFAL and ZX1000SGFL, manufactured October 28, 2015, to January 18, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.
Risk: If the steering damper bracket mounting bolts break, the steering damper bracket would detach and could interfere with steering the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering damper bracket mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 29, 2016. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC16-03.
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.
2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R, broken gear in transmission. Motorcycle is available for inspection. There has already been a safety recall for this very problem. When researching my VIN through Kawasaki, it states that it has been resolved. I am the third owner of this motorcycle. This could have resulted…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V089000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…
My motorcycle dealer where i purchased the vehicle from was unable to properly install the "recall kit" provided by the manufacture. Per the recall, specific transmission gears were to be replaced with gears fabricated using a stronger material. This recall repair process was completed, and upon…
Other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R years
← 2011 Ninja ZX-10R · 2022 Ninja ZX-10R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ninja ZX-10R | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Ninja ZX-10R | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Ninja ZX-10R | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Ninja ZX-10R | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 Ninja ZX-10R | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Ninja ZX-10R | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja ZX-10R model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.