Does the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 4 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX recalls

5 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 04
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 05

Transport Canada recalls

Engine#2022713December 15, 2022
575 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, a problem with the camshaft chain tensioner could cause the engine to fail while riding. If this happens, there would be a sudden loss of engine power. Note: This problem may cause an abnormal noise around the right side of the engine before a loss of engine power. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the camshaft chain tensioner.
Wheels#2021473July 30, 2021
194 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, there may not be enough grease in the rear wheel bearing. Over time, this could lead to a bearing failure. If this happens, the rear wheel could suddenly lock up. Safety Risk: A rear wheel that locks suddenly could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the rear wheel bearing. The dealer will replace any components that are damaged, if necessary.
Powertrain#2020542November 12, 2020
180 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, a programming issue in the engine control unit could lead to transmission damage. Specifically, this can happen in a situation where the transmission jumps out of gear, and the engine speed increases before a gear is re-engaged. If this happens, the gear could be damaged when it is engaged. This could result in an inability to shift gears or cause a sudden lock up of the rear wheel. Safety Risk: A rear wheel that locks suddenly or an inability to shift gears could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to update the engine control unit software.
Structure#2018465August 31, 2018
81 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the center stand spring may detach and allow the stand to drop and touch the ground while riding. In the worst case, this could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the left center stand bracket.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION#20V676000November 3, 2020
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.
Risk: 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.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX VIN

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