2024 KAWASAKI Z500 — 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 2024 KAWASAKI Z500
The 2024 KAWASAKI Z500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Recalls for the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500, potentially affecting up to 3,742 vehicles.
Recall 25V146000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
| 3,742 vehicles affected
Defect: Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.
Consequence: A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-04.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500.
Safety Rating for the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 KAWASAKI Z500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2024 KAWASAKI Z500 (current)
- 2025 KAWASAKI Z500 — 1 complaint
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