2024–2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 25V798000 · 20K units potentially affected · filed Nov 18, 2025
What's wrong
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ninja ZX-6R, ZX-6R KRT Edition, ZX-6R KRT 40th Anniversary Edition ABS, ZX-6R ABS, and ZX-6R KRT Edition ABS motorcycles. The motorcycles may lose engine power during operation due to seizure of a metal crankshaft bushing.
Why it matters
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. Dealers will re-tighten the metal crankshaft bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Motorcycles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 25V376 will need to have the new remedy performed, once available. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V798000
- Manufacturer no.
- MC25-11
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.s.a.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Units affected
- 19,823
- Report received
- Nov 18, 2025
- Owner letters
- Dec 15, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2024, 2025, 2026