2025 Kawasaki Z500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Z500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Kawasaki Z500. That is the most of any Z500 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Kawasaki Z500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Kawasaki Z500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Kawasaki Z500.
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 owns a 2025 Kawasaki Z500 equipped with an LS2 Helmet, Helmet Model: Advant 2, and Model Number: FF910. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, another vehicle failed to yield, causing the motorcycle to crash into the side of the vehicle. The contact was knocked unconscious. The…
Other Kawasaki Z500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Z500 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kawasaki Z500?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Kawasaki Z500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2025 Kawasaki Z500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Z500 model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.