Kawasaki Z500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki Z500, across 2 model years (2024–2025). The 2025 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Kawasaki Z500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Z500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2025 Z500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 Z500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Kawasaki Z500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Z500 | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2024 Z500 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki Z500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2025 (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 Z500?
Equipment, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Z500 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.