How do I know if a recall applies to my 2012 Zero S?

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

2012 Zero S recalls

Q: Does the 2012 Zero S have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 6 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 0 for the 2012 Zero S. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

6 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2012 Zero S with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 06
U.S. recalls: 00
Total campaigns: 06

Transport Canada recalls

Electrical#2018178April 12, 2018
27 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the cell pouches within the battery packs may wear against their holders, which may lead to a breach of their outer layers, potentially allowing humidity to penetrate the pouch. Should humidity penetrate a pouch, it could lead to cell separator decay, which could allow an internal short within the cell and increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Zero Motorcycles is unable to replace the battery pack as a solution. Affected owners will be offered a choice of either the repurchase of their motorcycle or a financial trade assist towards a newer model year Zero model motorcycle.
Electrical#2014017January 21, 2014
66 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the motor controller may react to signal faults by cutting power to the motor unexpectedly. Lost vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the motor controller.
Brakes#2013286August 26, 2013
24 units affected
On certain motorcycles, incorrect front brake caliper mounting bolts may have been installed during vehicle assembly. Should the bolts break, the caliper could interfere with the rotation of the front wheel, causing the wheel to lockup suddenly. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the front brake caliper mounting bolts.
Electrical#2012315September 21, 2012
29 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the motor controller may malfunction causing the motor to shut off unexpectedly. Lost vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the motor controller.
Lights And Instruments#2012227July 23, 2012
62 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs. Failure of the brake lamp to illuminate when a moderate amount of front brake is applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the rider’s intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake light switch for the front brake system.
Electrical#2012226July 23, 2012
37 units affected
On certain motorcycles, insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the Battery Management System (BMS) when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power. Lost vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road condition, and the rider’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will apply weatherproofing compound to the BMS printed circuit board connector.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.

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 2012 Zero S VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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