NHTSA Safety Recalls
2018 Kawasaki Ninja Recalls
The 2018 Kawasaki Ninja has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Kawasaki Ninja built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
in complaints
2 recalls on the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
NHTSA 18V580000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA 20V676000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported February 11, 2020 by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
What owners report about the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja with NHTSA.
Most complained about
- Power Train2
- Engine1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own motorcycle
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2018 Kawasaki Ninja built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.