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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding. Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage. Remedy: KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The chain tensioner may malfunction due to wear of internal parts. This may cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion, creating a risk of an accident. Production: 1.11.2014 - 23.8.2022. Types: ZXT00N, ZXT00X, ZXT02J, ZXT02A, ZRT00K, ZXT02P, Typ ZX1000P/Y; e4*2002/24*3112*00, e4*168/2013*00040*00, e4*168/2013*00094*00, e4*168/2013*00073*00, e4*168/2013*00117*00, e4*168/2013*00153*00.
An insufficient amount of bearing grease might have been applied to the needle-bearings in the rear hub housing (roller bearings), during the manufacturing process. Consequently, the bearings might become damaged, leading to the blockage of the rear wheel while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured from 2018 to 2020.. Types: Type: ZXT02A; e4*168/2013*00073*00, 02.
The gear wheels may break due to restrictions on the gear shifting. This could lead to obstruction of the drivetrain, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2018 and 2019.. Types: e4*168/2013*00073*00, *02, Type: ZXT02A.
The main stand may flip open during travel because of an error in the safeguard mechanism manufacturing process. Production: Vehicles produced in 2018 are affected. . Types: Type-approval numbers: e4*168/2013*00073*00; Types: ZXT02A.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
The strength of some gears in the transmission may not be sufficient Production: Affects model years 2016 - 2018. Types: Type ZX1000S/Z.