KAWASAKI 2011 KAWASAKI ZX-10R Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2011 KAWASAKI ZX-10R
Brand
KAWASAKI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2011
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2011 KAWASAKI ZX-10R vehicles due to engine and engine cooling issues. If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) 'NINJA' motorcycles. Engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will remove the starter and seal the crankcase, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 8, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026