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2024 Kawasaki Z E-1

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

NHTSA has issued a “do not drive” advisory affecting this model year.

Campaign 25V118000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 24, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Kawasaki Z E-1. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V118000NHTSA advisory: do not drive

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Feb 24, 2025
216 units potentially affected
The defect: Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z e-1 ABS and Ninja e-1 ABS motorcycles. The connection between the battery pack assembly and motorcycle may fail due to a missing battery terminal anchor.
The risk: A failed battery connection can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the battery terminals and replace the battery if the anchor is missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-03.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.Manufacturer number MC25-03View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

MC24-01

STRUCTURE

Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.

MC23-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Information- Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 models require additional, EV related procedures during Assembly & Preparation. A Supplement containing these additional procedures is included with the A&P manual for each model.

MC23-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EV Models - Service Activation and Parts Registration.

MC23-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EV Models - Drive Battery Handling instructions and take care when handling the battery packs.

MC23-13

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EV Models - Battery & Drive Motor Serial Numbers. If the battery pack(s) or drive motor are replaced on Ninja® e-1 and Z e-1 models they must be registered using KVCS as detailed in the KVCS instruction manual.

MC23-14

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EV Models - Assembly & Preparation Manuals for the Z e-1 and Ninja e-1 models are available on K-Dealer in the A&P Manual Index.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.