2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to engine and transmission defects addressed in recalls rather than direct complaints.
The motorcycle is subject to five recalls affecting several key systems including the engine, suspension, transmission, and electronic control unit. These recalls address issues that may impact safety and drivability.
Recalls- Engine camshaft chain tensioner. Recall 22V912000 affects 3,172 vehicles. The plunger in the camshaft chain tensioner may lock, causing the engine to stall while riding. This increases the risk of crash or injury. Dealers replace the camshaft chain tensioner free of charge.
- Rear hub needle-bearing. Recall 21V594000 involves 857 motorcycles. Insufficient grease in the rear hub needle-bearing may cause failure, leading to rear wheel lock-up and potential crash risk. Dealers replace the needle-bearing at no cost.
- Engine electronic control unit software. Recall 20V676000 covers 799 motorcycles. The ECU does not suppress high RPM on gear misengagement, leading to possible fracture of output gears in 4th or 5th gear. Gear damage can lock the engine and raise crash risk. Owners are advised not to ride until dealers reprogram the FI-ECU software free of charge.
- Manual transmission gears. Also part of recall 20V676000 affecting 799 motorcycles. High RPM from gear misengagement can fracture 4th or 5th gear output components, causing engine lock-up and crash risk. Dealers fix the issue by reprogramming ECU software. Owners should avoid riding until repair is completed.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help clarify those rights and options.
2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
4828
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX
3172 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Risk: An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX
857 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM:BEARINGS
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SX SE, and 2019-2021 Ninja H2 SX SE+ motorcycles. An insufficient amount of grease in the rear hub needle-bearing may cause it to fail, which could result in the rear wheel locking up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
2020 KAWASAKI NINJA H2 SX
799 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
Risk: Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.