2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls and problems

The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kawasaki dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls

Recall 12V-064: Electrical System

Reported Feb 17, 2012 · 20,512 vehicles affected · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ninja zx-10r, and 2009-2012 ninja zx-6r motorcycles manufactured from december 14, 2007 through july 26, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.

Risk: If the battery discharges, the motorcycle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the voltage regulator, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 24, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 949-770-0400.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 5,000 miles · reported Oct 23, 2015

Coming to a stop light I noticed that my gauge cluster wasn't working (Completely blank), as I came to a stop I honked my horn to gauge it's power and then my bike shut off completely. Tried jumping the bike which was successful in getting it to run again, but died shortly after. Went to the store and picked up a new battery and made it back home from work (About 15 mi) before it died on me as I pulled into my parking spot. I AM under the assumption that it is as the other complaint says and there is a problem with the stator or the regulator. There is some sort of problem with keeping my bike…

Electrical System · at 8,300 miles · reported Apr 27, 2015

The regulator/rectifier failed, causing the motorcycle to stall while at a complete stop (Fortunately not while moving) looked up VIN and confirmed with kawasaki that this motorcycle is supposedly not one of the effected bikes but AM fairly convinced that one of the fault parts was used for this bike too. A new bike with less than 9000 miles should not be having this problem! Oddly suspicious that the part that failed is the part that is under recall for other bikes of the same model manufactured the same year. Believing that recall should be extended to all bikes made that calendar year.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: 12V-064 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,300 miles.

Are Kawasaki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kawasaki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.