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2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

13

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

What are the most common 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System323%
Engine215%
Fuel System215%
Transmission215%
Steering18%
Suspension18%
Tires & Wheels18%
Lighting18%

Does the 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 have recalls?

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

01V323000Tires & WheelsOctober 10, 2001 · 6,305 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE NUTS SECURING THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO THE WHEELS CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, AIR PRESSURE WILL BE LOST FROM THE WHEEL/TIRE, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VALVE NUT AND WASHER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-949-770-0400.

00V384000Fuel SystemNovember 21, 2000 · 3,279 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL GAUGE AND LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ACCURATE INDICATION OF LOW FUEL LEVELS.

Consequence

THE OPERATOR COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BECOME DISTRACTED, OR TO SLOW UNEXPECTEDLY IN TRAFFIC, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING COMPONENTS.

00V365000Fuel SystemNovember 14, 2000 · 4,506 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A LEAKING VENT PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO DRAIN ONTO THE GROUND.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSERT A SUPPORTING BRACE INTO THE TANK TO DAMPEN ANY EFFECTS OF VIBRATION ON THE VENT PIPE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WIRES CONNECTORS THAT ATTACH THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND STATOR MELTED. WHITE SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE REAR SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT, I NOTICE THAT OIL WAS PRESENT IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER AND ONE OF WIRES HAD BURN LOOSE. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE JUNCTION/BOX…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 27, 2006

“CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 00V384000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL MC0013. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH. DEALER HAS TAKEN PARTS APART AND WAS CURRENTLY ASKING CONSUMER TO PICK MOTORCYCLE UP WITHOUT CORRECTING RECALL WORK OR EITHER PUTTING MOTORCYCLE BACK TOGETHER.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System

“WHILE TURNING CORNER AT 30 MPH, THE BACK TIRE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO A OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN CONSUMER HITTING A TREE ,AND MOTORCYCLE WAS TOTALED. A WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OIL LEAKAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 24, 2002 · crash

“MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING 65MPH WHEN SUDDENLY TCLUTCH BASKET EXPLODED INTO PIECES.ALSO, IF PIECES HAD GOTTEN CAUGHT INSIDE CRANKSHAFT ENGINE WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 4, 2002

“CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STATOR WIRE CONNECTION IS LEAKING OIL UNDER THE REAR SEAT, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK ONTO REAR TIRE, AND CREATE A SHORT TO THE REAR CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN A FIRE HAZARD. LEAKING OIL CAUSED THE CONNECTOR TO MELT. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 30, 2004

2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 — common questions

Is the 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2000 Zx1200-A1 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), transmission (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-A1. 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.