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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
January 28, 2026VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2024–2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: A loss of brake pressure can reduce braking ability and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 2, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2023 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
September 9, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2023–2024 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
July 11, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: A loss of brake pressure will reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 8, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: A loose caliper may reduce braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 3, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: The incorrect rear brake pads may not work as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 13, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: The loose bolts may damage the caliper or swingarm, reducing rear braking capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
November 13, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2020 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: An inoperable front brake switch will not illuminate the brake light when the rider applies the front brakes. Following vehicles may not realize the motorcycle is braking. Cruise control will not shut off with the application of the front brakes. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
October 15, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2021 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The DC-DC converter can shut off when its power capacity is exceeded, shutting off the ABS, instruments, and lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 4, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2012 Hybrid Propulsion System recall
Hazard: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
November 28, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2018 Equipment recall
Hazard: If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.
July 10, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2017 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If motorcycle is operated without knowing that a turn signal is not working, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
March 7, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2017 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.
August 22, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2015 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If the converter power output is insufficient, during an ABS activated event, the ABS and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 12, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If the rotor contacts the stator, the motor could seize, locking up the rear wheel which could increase the risk of a crash.
December 18, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2012–2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
July 30, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2011–2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: If a front caliper bolt fractures, the caliper may come loose and interfere with the rotation of the front wheel. This could cause the front wheel to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 20, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Water penetration into the battery may lead to corrosion of the cells, possibly resulting in a rapid temperature increase and off-gassing of the cells' electrolyte which may cause a burn to the rider.
September 17, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2012 Equipment recall
Hazard: A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.
July 2, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2012 Electrical System recall
Hazard: SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER CAN LEAD TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
June 29, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2011–2012 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: THE BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT ACTIVATE WHEN A MODERATE AMOUNT OF FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED. AS SUCH, MOTORISTS TRAVELING BEHIND THE MOTORCYCLE MAY NOT BE ALERTED WHEN AN AFFECTED MOTORCYCLE IS SLOWING DOWN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
May 16, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Zero 2009–2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS IN RELATION TO THE ROTOR MAY CAUSE REDUCED FRONT BRAKING PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.