2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 18, 2013 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ZX1400 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,600 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 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 problems

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

Engine1 · ~3,600 mi
Wheels1 · ~5,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%3,600——
Wheels150%5,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212013: 120131

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400.

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.

While riding my new motorcycle the engine blew up and sprayed motor oil in front of the rear tire. I lost traction and almost crashed. The oil was also on the exhaust manifold and was smoking badly - it could have caught on fire. I have since found that this has happened to other people and that…

Engine · received Jun 18, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10520363

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki zx14r motorcycle. The contact stated that both wheels were bent from normal riding. The dealer was notified who stated they would have to replace the wheels at $1200 each. The manufacturer was notified who stated they were not responsible for the defect of the…

Wheels · received Jul 16, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10465855

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YearComplaintsRecalls
201220

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400?

Owners most often report engine, wheels problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Kawasaki ZX1400 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX1400 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.