Kawasaki ZX10R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki ZX10R, across 3 model years (2011–2017). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Kawasaki ZX10R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No ZX10R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 ZX10R: 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 ZX10R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kawasaki ZX10R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 ZX10R | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2012 ZX10R | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 ZX10R | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki ZX10R years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (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 ZX10R?
Power Train, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki ZX10R have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.