Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
What could happen
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been completed. The #5 metal crankshaft bushing must be inspected on all eligible units already in operation. If there is no abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the bolts holding the crankshaft together in the crank case must be re-tightened with proper torque. If there is any abnormality with or damage to the bushing, the parts must be replaced and the crankshaft properly tightened, or the engine must be otherwise repaired or replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. This recall was replaced by 25V798.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R 2024–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V376000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 4, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17,792
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Apr 18, 2024 to Apr 28, 2025
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
- Maker's own recall number
- MC25-08
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kawasaki recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 18, 2025
- Kawasaki recall: Electrical system Feb 17, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.