2023 Kawasaki ZX400
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, alternator/generator/regulatorJul 26, 2023
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2023 ZX400SPFNL motorcycles. The alternator may fail due to a loose connection between the rotor and crank shaft, causing an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the rotor bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Campaign 23V515000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Jul 16, 2024, fire
The contact owned a 2023 Kawasaki ZX400. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, cylinder three started shuddering and misfiring. As a result, flames were noticed coming from the front area, near the engine compartment, causing the vehicle to be burned down. No one was injured during the fire. A race track fire crew arrived and extinguished the fire. A police and fire report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it remains, and the cause of the fire has not been determined yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.