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2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Ninja ZX-10R years?

Ninja ZX-10R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted6 complaints2004: 6 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2016: 3 complaints2022: 1 complaints
Ninja ZX-10R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V064000Electrical SystemFebruary 17, 2012 · 20,512 units

Defect

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 NINJA ZX-10R, AND 2009-2012 NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2007 THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER MAY INSUFFICIENTLY CHARGE THE BATTERY.

Consequence

IF THE BATTERY DISCHARGES, THE MOTORCYCLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 949-770-0400.

09V063000EngineFebruary 20, 2009 · 950 units

Defect

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 950 MY 2009 NINJA ZX10R (ZX1000E9F/E9FA/E9FAL) MOTORCYCLES. THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS ON THE STARTER CLUTCH COVER MAY COME LOOSE DUE TO IMPROPER TIGHTENING AND FALL OUT, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE REAR TIRE.

Consequence

THIS COULD CREATE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TIMING INSPECTION CAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R — common questions

Is the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.