2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 2, 2015 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX-6R years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R. That is the most of any ZX-6R model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (13 complaints, 87%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling13 · ~5,000 mi
Engine2 · ~6,060 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1387%5,000——
Engine213%6,060——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 5 complaints
2008: 5200852009: 2200922010: 4201042011: 2201122015: 220152

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Kawasaki 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.

Valve cover allowing oil to leak. Multiple posts online about this being a standard problem with this vehicle, but the manufacturer never issued a recall.

Engine · received Jun 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10722870

30 minutes into riding cruising 65mph motorcycle all of a sudden started making a clack clack clack noise, lost power, rpms started dropping, clutched in and coasted to side of road, bike shut off, would not turn back on. Kawasaki dealership diagnosed problem saying engine would not make a full…

Engine · received Feb 12, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10683096

Oil leak in front of engine, gasket and o-ring. Small amount of oil is leaking coming from the front top of the engine. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 30, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10410074

Leaking oil left side of engine getting it fixed for the second time now. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 18, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10396716

Valve cover gasket and o-ring for the sensor on the front of the engine leaks oil. Oil leaks daily. Valve cover gasket and o-ring needs to be replaced. Oil leak can grease the tires of the motorcycle and cause a serious injury or death. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 15, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10343518

Other Kawasaki ZX-6R years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 ZX-6R20
2009 ZX-6R10
2007150

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 Kawasaki ZX-6R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX-6R model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.