Tl* the contact owns a 2012 zero dszf6. While driving approximately 15 mph, the motorcycle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited approximately 15 minutes, and the motorcycle restarted. A flashing question mark displayed on the message center. The contact also stated that the bike had a software update performed in 2014 by an unknown dealer in florida. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 917.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Zero DS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Zero DS with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the engine & cooling (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical DS year, for its age
#303 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Zero DS problems
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No recalls for the 2012 Zero DS
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Zero DS. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2012 Zero DS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A few months after I bought the bike, I had noticed a that it would run a little rough for a while. The problem would auto correct after the next ride so I didn't get too concerned about it. However after days would go I experienced a complete loss of power. The system would kick back to normal after physically turning the key to the off position and restarting after a few minutes . No warning as to when this would occur. Up hill, down hill, at the start of my ride or at the end of it. Fast or slow. It did...
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not matter. I took in to the dealer to correct the problem. They told me they needed to do a software adjustment. It ran nicely for a while but the same problem came back. I went again for the repair. Another software adjustment was made. Yet again the problem came back after a while. The dealer has the bike now for yet another attempt to correct the problem riding this bike in that condition is really dangerous especially in the freeway and I had too many close calls. That is why I am filing this complaint. Somehow I think that the lemon law should apply . After checking motorcycle forums online, I can see that I am not the only one having this problem. *Tr
Zero DS: every year compared
All DS years2012 Zero DS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Zero DS | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 2012 Zero X | 1 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2012 Zero S | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Zero Zero S | 1 | 6 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Zero DS
Does the 2012 Zero DS have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Zero DS right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Zero DS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), engine & cooling (2).
How many complaints has the 2012 Zero DS had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 13, 2014 and the latest on August 29, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Zero DS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Zero DS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Zero DS years have the most complaints?
2012 (2), 2013 (1), 2015 (1). See every Zero DS year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Zero DS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data