2018 Kawasaki Ninja
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Power train
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…
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 starter causing the bike to leap forward like its still in gear. ive contacted kawasaki and was tiold to take it to the dealer, I told them that ive already done that and was told they didn't find an issue and ahvent heard a response from kawasaki since
- Power train
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249813Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
- 10181948Kawasaki has required a service activation in KVCS for selected 2021 models before delivery to the customer. The main purpose of this is to record the "service activation" date of the vehicle.
- 10127017Assembly and Preparation manual - Not to be released to Public
- 10127015Assembly and Preparation manual - Not to be released to Public
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