2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine performance and transmission due to recall defects rather than user-reported complaints.
There are five recalls issued for the 2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A affecting engine components, rear suspension bearings, electrical software, and manual transmission. These recalls address safety concerns such as engine stalls, rear wheel lock-up, and transmission gear failures that could lead to crashes.
Recalls- Engine camshaft tensioner. NHTSA recall 22V912000 affects 3,172 units. The camshaft chain tensioner plunger may lock, causing the engine to stall while riding, which raises crash risk. Dealers will replace the tensioner free of charge. Notification letters were sent in December 2022.
- Rear hub needle-bearing. Recall 21V594000 covers 857 motorcycles. Insufficient grease can result in bearing failure and rear wheel lock-up, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the needle-bearing at no cost. Owners were notified in August 2021.
- ECU software malfunction. Recall 20V676000 impacts 799 motorcycles. Software does not suppress high RPM after gear misengagement, causing 4th or 5th gear output gears to fracture, potentially locking the engine and increasing crash risk. Owners are urged not to ride until repair. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software free. The recall started November 2020.
- Manual transmission gears. The same recall 20V676000 and vehicle count applies. Misengaged gears with high RPM cause gear fractures and engine lock-up hazards. The remedy involves dealer software reprogramming at no charge. Owners received notice in November 2020.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety issues stemming from these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a specialized attorney might be advisable for those affected by these defects.
2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
4828
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A
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.
2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A
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.
2018 KAWASAKI ZX1002A
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.