Zero Zero DS problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Zero Zero DS (2012–2012).

Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Model years
1
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2012
NHTSA complaints per Zero Zero DS model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Zero Zero DS model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2012 Zero DS00006—

Zero Zero DS recalls

  • Recall 18V215000Apr 4, 2018218 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2012

    Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 13V635000Dec 18, 2013667 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V329000Jul 30, 2013268 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V455000Sep 17, 2012315 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.

  • Recall 12V310000Jul 2, 2012254 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

  • Recall 12V307000Jun 29, 2012450 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The brake light may not activate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied. As such, motorists traveling behind the motorcycle may not be alerted when an affected motorcycle is slowing down, which could lead to a possible crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

Other Zero models

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