Recall 22V912000: 2015–2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000, 2019–2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2, 2018–2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX +8 more

Updated Oct 17, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Dec 9, 2022
Vehicles affected: 3,172
Models: 11
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ZX1000, 2018 ZX1002A, ZX1002B, 2019-2021 ZX1002D, 2019-2022 ZX1002J, 2020-2023 ZR1000K, 2021-2022 ZR1000L, 2022 ZX1002R, and 2023 ZR1002L (Ninja H2, Ninja H2 Carbon, Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, Ninja H2 SX SE+, Z H2, and Z H2 SE) motorcycles. Please see the attached model information chart for a detailed list of model codes, names and years. The plunger in the camshaft chain tensioner may lock, which can result in an engine stall while riding.

The risk

An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

2015 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
2016 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000
2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2
2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2
2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2
2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX
2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX
2021 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX
2020 Kawasaki Z H2
2021 Kawasaki ZR1000K
2022 Kawasaki ZR1000K
2023 Kawasaki ZR1000K
2021 Kawasaki ZR1000L
2022 Kawasaki ZR1000L
2023 Kawasaki ZR1002L
2018 Kawasaki ZX1002A
2019 Kawasaki ZX1002D
2022 Kawasaki ZX1002J
2022 Kawasaki ZX1002R

Details

NHTSA campaign: 22V912000
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Owner letters: Dec 21, 2022
Components: Engine and engine cooling:engine (Engine)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology