2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 2, 2004 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX1200-A2 years
Not enough data
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 problems

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

Electrical System1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Tires150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Tires:valveOct 10, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V323000 · 6,305 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The nuts securing the tire valve stems to the wheels can fail, resulting in a loss of tire air pressure.

Risk: If this occurs, air pressure will be lost from the wheel/tire, resulting in the possibility of loss of control.

Fix: Dealers will replace the valve nut and washer. Owner notification began october 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

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.

Oil leakage to electrical connection,will cause fire or loss of control on motorcycle not good.*ak

Electrical System · received Aug 2, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10083187

About a month ago the vehicle was taken to dealer for recall# o1v323000 subject: tire valve stem nuts. The dealer refused to replace the parts because the vehicle was not experiencing any problems. Kawasaki motorcycle model zx12r 2001.

Tires · received Jul 22, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10029834

Other Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200121

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2?

Owners most often report electrical system, tires problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 Kawasaki ZX1200-A2 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX1200-A2 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.