2020 KAWASAKI NINJA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA
The 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
Recalls for the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA, potentially affecting up to 1,598 vehicles.
Recall 20V676000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 799 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V676000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 799 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA.
Safety Rating for the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KAWASAKI NINJA
- 2016 KAWASAKI NINJA — 0 complaints
- 2018 KAWASAKI NINJA — 3 complaints
- 2019 KAWASAKI NINJA — 1 complaint
- 2020 KAWASAKI NINJA (current)
- 2021 KAWASAKI NINJA — 1 complaint
Other KAWASAKI Models
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- KAWASAKI KAWASAKI — 102 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA 300 — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R — 77 total complaints
- KAWASAKI VULCAN — 70 total complaints
- KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 — 64 total complaints
- KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500 — 31 total complaints
- KAWASAKI KL650E — 23 total complaints