2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja ZX-6R years
- Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Ninja ZX-6R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 950 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 75% | 950 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 63% | 200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
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.
Cold start stall problem. Motorcycle will typically stall on 1st 2 attempts to start it. Opening throttle on cold start does not help. Ecu numbers ending with 62 and 72 had been reported to fix this problem by replacing ecu number ending with 74. This is a life threatening problem. If engine shuts…
My bike coming to a stop will stall out. Slowing down, engaging the clutch to downshift to first gear and the rpm will drop too low and stall the bike out while moving. It will also do it holding in the clutch coming to a stop if it doesn't dropping to first gear. I have read of the issue being…
Engine shut off while in use. Stalling. I was riding my motorcycle and almost crash due the motor stop working. It took a while for engine to start again.
Total lost of electric power during highway(i94 east in michigan) riding, motorcycle shut down without notice, luckily i manage to pulled up on the shoulder before i got ran over by vehicles. Motorcycle wouldn't restart. Bought brand new 0miles, now 7000miles on odometer. Later a diagnostic found…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kawasaki ninja zx-6r. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10.
Other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R years
← 2012 Ninja ZX-6R · 2014 Ninja ZX-6R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Ninja ZX-6R | 24 | 2 |
| 2024 Ninja ZX-6R | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 Ninja ZX-6R | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Ninja ZX-6R | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Ninja ZX-6R | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ninja ZX-6R model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.