2012 Zero X Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Zero X has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your X?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Zero X recalls

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

Recall 12V310Jul 2, 2012254 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 12V307Jun 29, 2012450 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Zero X problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2016-10-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
THE VEHICLE MAY NOT GO AT ALL WHEN IT IS FIRST TURNED ON OR IF IT DOES START OUT IT SOMETIMES QUITS WHILE RUNNING LEAVING ME STRANDED IN TRAFFIC TO PUSH IT OUT OF THE WAY. IN JANUARY 15, 2014 I RECEIVED RECALL NUMBER 13V-635, BUT WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER FOR THE FIX I WAS TOLD I'D RECEIVED THE NOTICE BY MISTAKE AND MY 2012 ZERO X WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ON AUGUST 08, 2015 I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL OR WARRANTY. THE KEPT TELLING ME THAT IT COULDN'T BE DIAGNOSED BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T MALFUNCTION FOR THEM. I TOOK IT BACK UNREPAIRED ON OCTOBER 28, 2015. WHILE SEARCHING NHTSA.DOT.GOV I COULD NOT FIND 13V-635, BUT I DID FIND 12V-310 WHICH ALSO DESCRIBES A

2012 Zero X questions

Does the 2012 Zero X have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Zero X: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Zero X?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Zero X 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.

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