2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ninja ZX-6R years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. That is the most of any Ninja ZX-6R model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is engine (20 complaints, 83%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 83% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanicalDo not drive
Problem: 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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanicalDo not drive
Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
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.
My 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R ABS KRT Edition suffered a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 2,300 miles, resulting in a physical hole/breach in the engine crankcase and loss of engine oil. The motorcycle is currently at the selling Kawasaki dealer, Motorcycle Mall in [XXX]. This motorcycle…
This motorcycle has been recalled twice. The first recall my bike passed and was good to go. I received another letter about a 2nd recall. Was told it did not pass recall and is out of spec. I am now being told that my bike is passing kawasaki's new spec numbers for the recall. I do not feel safe…
I am worried about my safety while riding this bike. There has been two different recalls associated with this bike. The first recall my bike passed and was deemed safe to ride. The second recall my bike failed and the dealer was in contact with kawasaki for a week. The dealership is now stating…
GMy name is Duane Willett and I filed a Lemon Law claim Dec 8th and was referred to make a complaint to NHTSA by the Texas DMV.The vehicle is coming up on three months of non use due to the Manufacturer issued stop ride which was issued on two separate occasions. I purchased the 2025 Kawasaki ZX-6R…
There has been two recalls on my motorcycle. My bike passed the first inspection, i took my bike in two weeks ago for the 2nd inspection, per my Kawaskai dealer my bike did not pass. They informed me that my bike required a new engine. On saturday I call my dealer and was told that Kawasaki re…
Other Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R years
← 2024 Ninja ZX-6R · 2026 Ninja ZX-6R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ninja ZX-6R | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 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 Ninja ZX-6R | 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 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.