"How reliable is the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R?"

"Based on 21 NHTSA complaints, the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is ENGINE."

"What are common problems with the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R is ENGINE, accounting for a significant portion of the 21 total complaints filed."

2024 Kawasaki Ninja Zx-6R: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 21 complaints

Total Complaints

ENGINE

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"As you are probably aware of this issue, there is a "do not ride" order in place for my 2024 Kawasaki ZX6R. The dealership confirmed that my VIN has been involved. I just got it, and I am paying for a motorcycle that cannot be used. The issues are below. This is unacceptable. safety recall report ..."

"I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding my 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZXâ6R. Today, June 20, 2025, I received three official âDo Not Rideâ letters from Kawasaki. These letters state that, due to a possible internal engine defect, the motorcycle is unsafe to operate. My authorized Kawasak..."

"I purchased a brand new 2024 Kawasaki ZX-6R. At just 3,500 miles, the engine catastrophically failed while I was riding. The bike seized and shut off suddenly without warning. This was months before Kawasaki issued their official âdo not rideâ notice for this known issue. I received no prior war..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28