2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints from NHTSA, and what they mean when you buy or insure one.
Recalls
1
Do not drive / park outside
0
Overall crash rating
Not rated
Owner complaints
1
Things to consider when insuring one
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1 recall
- NHTSA 25V146000 · Mar 6, 2025
power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
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.
- The risk
- A broken clutch release lever may not disengage, disabling the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
1 complaint to NHTSA, 1 involving a crash, 1 injury.
- Hydraulic1
- Service brakes1
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Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.