Vehicle recall 20V676000 · November 2, 2020
Kawasaki Ninja, ZX1002A and 3 more models
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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 at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V676000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 2020
- Filed by
- Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MC20-10
- Owner notification
- November 16, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 799
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kawasaki Ninja (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX (2018, 2020): 2020, 2018
- Kawasaki ZX1002A (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Kawasaki ZX1002B (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
- Kawasaki ZX1002D (2019): 2019
Has your Kawasaki been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kawasaki dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.