CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Kawasaki Ninja has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2018 Kawasaki Ninja recalls
Gear Misengagement Can Lock Engine and Raise Crash Risk
Certain Kawasaki motorcycles have engine control software that does not limit high engine RPM when the transmission fails to fully engage while shifting into 4th or 5th gear.
Center Stand Can Drop and Drag While Riding, Risking Loss of Control
The center stand spring pin on certain motorcycles may have been improperly welded.
Most common 2018 Kawasaki Ninja problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
ISSUES SHIFTING... IM SUSPECTING ITS THE BRAKE IN OIL CAUSING THIS BECAUSE AT LEAST 15 TIMES UP UNTIL MY FIRST OIL CHANGE YOU WOULD BE SHIFTING GEARS AND THE GEAR WOULDN'T FULLY ENGAGE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING THE BIKE TO RAPIDLY SLOW DOWN WITH CARS BEHIND ME HAVING TO SLAM ON BRAKES. AND ALSO AT LEAST ONCE A DAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DOWN SHIFT THE SHIFTIER WILL FEEL SOLID AS A ROCK LIKE ITS IN FIRST GEAR AND THEN YOU'LL TRY AGAIN AND THEN IS GOES INTO GEAR FINE. ALSO ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN TRYING TO START BIKE ILL TURN IGNITION ON, THEN HALF CLICK SHIFTIER UP TO GET IT IN NEUTRAL AND WITH THE SHIFT INDICATOR SAYING ITS IN NEUTRAL I'LL HIT THE START BUTTON AND THE BIKE WILL RIDE THE START
ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER IT POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ACTED LIKE IT MISSED A GEAR TWICE. HAVE HAD IT ABOUT 20 DAYS NOW AND ITS MISSED OUT POPPED OUT OF GEAR AT LEAST 20 OR 25 TIMES NOW. THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING ON A NEW BIKE
2018 Kawasaki Ninja questions
Does the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja: Gear Misengagement Can Lock Engine and Raise Crash Risk; Center Stand Can Drop and Drag While Riding, Risking Loss of Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 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.