2023 Kawasaki ZX400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ZX400 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kawasaki ZX400. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Kawasaki ZX400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 64,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Kawasaki ZX400 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2023 ZX400SPFNL motorcycles. The alternator may fail due to a loose connection between the rotor and crank shaft, causing an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rotor bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
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 owned a 2023 Kawasaki ZX400. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, cylinder three started shuddering and misfiring. As a result, flames were noticed coming from the front area, near the engine compartment, causing the vehicle to be burned down. No one was…
The contact owns a 2023 Kawasaki ZX400 Motorcycle. The contact state while riding approximately 65 MPH and in 6th gear, the motorcycle lost motive power. In addition, while downshifting into the lower gears, the motorcycle had reduced power until 4th gear. The engine seized and the contact grabbed…
I was leaving a stop light in road mode. I took off smoothly with no rapid acceleration. I was in second gear and was going roughly 20 mph, when suddenly the bike stalled and the rpms immediately dropped. I was jerked forward but stood on the bike. However, it caused me to drop it on my right side…
Other Kawasaki ZX400 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kawasaki ZX400?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Kawasaki ZX400?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Kawasaki ZX400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ZX400 model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.