There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 900 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 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 900 miles · reported Sep 5, 2018
Cold start stall problem. Motorcycle will typically stall on 1st 2 attempts to start it. Opening throttle on cold start does not help. Ecu numbers ending with 62 and 72 had been reported to fix this problem by replacing ECU number ending with 74. This is a life threatening problem. If engine shuts down while riding, in many instances it will result in an accident or death. 1000 miles on the motorcycle. Other people report after 2000 engine shot off while riding. So I have 1000 miles left to live ?
Electrical System · at 2,000 miles · reported Aug 11, 2017
My bike coming to a stop will stall out. Slowing down, engaging the clutch to downshift to first gear and the RPM will drop too low and stall the bike out while moving. It will also do it holding in the clutch coming to a stop if it doesn't dropping to first gear. I have read of the issue being resolved after putting in a newer kawasaki ECU. Zx6r made before june 2013 seem to have these issues and changing out the computer seems to be the fix but kawasaki will not recall it. Being on the move in traffic and your bike stalling because holding in the clutch at a slow speed seems to be a safety…
Engine · at 3 miles · reported Sep 8, 2016
Engine shut off while in use. Stalling. I was riding my motorcycle and almost crash due the motor stop working. It took a while for engine to start again.
Electrical System · at 7,000 miles · reported Jul 22, 2016
Total lost of electric power during highway(I94 east in michigan) riding, motorcycle shut down without notice, luckily I manage to pulled up on the shoulder before I got ran over by vehicles. Motorcycle wouldn't restart. Bought brand new 0miles, now 7000miles on odometer. Later a diagnostic found the kill switch is defective, soldering of one wire came off, causing motorcycle to shut off.
Engine · at 10 miles · reported May 6, 2015
The contact owns a 2013 kawasaki ninja zx-6r. While driving at approximately 15 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 900 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.