2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R recalls

Most common 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Engine	3

What owners report

2015-04-10, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA 250 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL SEEPED OUT AROUND THE FRONT SPROCKET, WHICH CONSTANTLY CREATED SLIPPERY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,900.

2014-07-29, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

2014-07-23, Engine
VEHICLE HAD APPLICABLE RECALL RELATED TO VOLTAGE RECTIFIER PERFORMED IN 2012. THERE WAS NO ISSUE OBSERVED WITH VEHICLE UP UNTIL TODAY. VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND GAUGES WOULD DIM SECONDS LATER UNTIL IT DIED COMPLETELY. A FEW WEEKS EARLIER WHILE RIDING ANOTHER RIDER MADE THE OBSERVATION THAT TAIL LIGHTS WERE FLICKERING. NO NOTICEABLE LOSS IN PERFORMANCE WAS NOTED DURING COURSE OF THAT DAY. BIKE HAD NOT BEEN RIDDEN BETWEEN THEN AND NOW. A FEW MEMBERS OF AN ONLINE FORUM ARE ALSO REPORTING SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THEIR VEHICLES MONTHS AFTER HAVING RECALL PERFORMED. ONE IN FACT REPORTED THAT LOCAL DEALER AGAIN REPLACED RECTIFIER AND STATOR AT NO COST TO THEM. I'VE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP W

2014-05-25, Electrical System
I WAS HEADED TO WORK. I MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN TOWARD THE INTERSTATE THEN MY DASH WENT BLANK. I TRIED TO GIVE THE BIKE GAS AND IT JUST BOGGED DOWN THEN IN JERKED ME FORWARD THEN IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TRIED TO CUT THE BIKE ON AND IT WOULD TURN OVER THE STARTER. SO THAT FOLLOWING WEEK I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW BATTERY I PUT IT IN THE BIKE IT FIRED UP QUICKLY BUT I DIDN'T RIDE LONG JUST AROUND THE BLOCK A FEW TIMES. THE NEXT DAY I TRIED TO RIDE AND THE DASH WENT BLANK AGAIN THEN THE BIKE CUT OFF ON ME AGAIN. *TR

2012-08-30, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V064000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR). THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AFTER THE REPAIR, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.

2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R questions

Does the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Engine (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.