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2024 Zero Ds

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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 Jan 28, 2026
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 Zero Ds. 3 safety recalls have 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

3 campaigns 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
26V048000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Jan 28, 2026
118 units potentially affected
The defect: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure.
The risk: A loss of brake pressure can reduce braking ability and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-017.2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 27, 2026.
Zero Motorcycles Inc.Manufacturer number SV-RCL-025-017.2View on NHTSA.gov
25V587000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Sep 9, 2025
319 units potentially affected
The defect: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DSR/X, 2024 DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. Improperly routed key switch signal wires may break, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy: The firmware will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-018.
Zero Motorcycles Inc.Manufacturer number SV-RCL-025-018View on NHTSA.gov
25V459000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Jul 11, 2025
44 units potentially affected
The defect: Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2024 DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP motorcycles. The front brake hose may be twisted and become damaged, which can cause a brake fluid leak and a loss of brake pressure.
The risk: A loss of brake pressure will reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Zero customer service at 1-888-841-8085. Zero's number for this recall is SV-RCL-025-017.
Zero Motorcycles Inc.Manufacturer number SV-RCL-025-017View 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.

Cypher III OTA Firmware

ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CYPHER III OTA FIRMWARE RELEASE Coming Soon The latest firmware release (MBB V45, BMU V21, BMS V27) for 2020+ Cypher III motorcycles will be available Over The Air to customers on June 17. This release includes: Bug fixes Security improvements General system stability enhancements While customers may simply see an update notification, dealers should be aware that this release marks an important transition toward the Tuner diagnostic tool. For motorcycles running the latest Cypher III firmware, Tuner will become the primary tool for many service and maintenance functions moving forward. If your dealership hasn't explored Tuner yet, now is the perfect time to get started.

ZMDN-052026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New diagnostic tool Tuner is available for 2017 and newer model.s On May 15th, a new firmware will be released for our FST / Cypher III models, primarily focused on improving cybersecurity.

ZMDN-022026

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Dealer notification announcing new firmware for certain models of Zero Motorcycles.

Dealer News 102925

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Dealer notification of release of new firmware for specific motorcycles.

Dealer News 09-16-25

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer notification for recall of the FST ADV ignition switch firmware update.

Dealer notification

SERVICE BRAKES

Notification sent to Zero Motorcycle's dealers informing them of the Brake Line Recall.

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.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Zero Ds by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025010—
2024Viewing030—
2023100—
2021010—
2020000—
2019000—
2018010—
2017010—
2016000—
2015110—
2014010—
2013110—
2012200—
2011020—
2010010—
2009010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.