Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles. The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As...
2013-2020 · 6 model years
Zero FX Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Zero FX across 6 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2015 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2016, 2020 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the lights.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
FX complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common FX problems
Zero FX recalls 5
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2015 SR, S, DS, and FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not...
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2014 Zero SR motorcycles manufactured December 30, 2013, through February 20, 2014, 2014 Zero S motorcycles manufactured December 26, 2013, through February 18, 2014, Zero DS motorcycles...
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 XU, S, DS, and model year 2013 FX motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2013 FX motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2013, through May 21, 2013; and model year 2013 XU motorcycles manufactured January 16, 2013, through May 20, 2013. A manufacturing defect with the...
Latest FX complaints
Zero FX started smoking and burst into flames last month. I have serious burns on my right thigh requiring multiple skin grafts. I been complaining for months that the batteries were getting hot when charging and that this was the same thing that happened to a former colleague in Seattle. Zero picked up the FX (some dealer or Zero employee) and refuses to return it demanding I take a $10000 settlement and sign a agreement to keep silent. I hear this has happened to others. It is not their vehicle and something is very wrong with this demand and their attempt to silence me.
The contact owns a 2020 Zero FX Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 45 MPH, the motorcycle inadvertently lost electrical power and stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The overheating warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the motorcycle was repaired under a manufacturer's extended warranty; however, the failure reoccurred while riding. The motorcycle was towed to the same...
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dealer who reprogrammed the computer software; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle would reverse instead of going forward as intended. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer who replaced the engine for the second time; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the sprocket was fractured, and the motorcycle chain was loose. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer who replaced the engine a third time. The contact stated that the motorcycle would not start. The contact noticed that one of the two batteries was defective and that the motorcycle would start after removing the defective battery. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who refused to replace the battery under the warranty and suggested that the contact had damaged the battery. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,219.
In june of 2017, while driving on the interstate, I noticed the turn signal did not work. I checked the headlight and it was off also, meaning all the lights were dead. After it sat for 2 hours the lights resumed functioning. A week later I noticed they quit again. Then I parked the motorcycle for concern over my safety. Over the last 6 months it has not left my garage except for a trip to the dealer, who refused to look at the problem. I have randomly turned the key on as it has remained parked. Sometimes I have...
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lights, sometimes I do not. The motorcycle hasn't moved, weather is not an issue. Through my own diagnosis, with online help, I believe the issue to be the dc/dc converter signal from the main bike board. The manufacturer has been contacted by phone and email, and has ignored me, the local dealer has been contacted in person and by phone, and has ignored me. I have an unsafe vehicle that is just over 2 years old with 3227 miles on it.
The head lights, tail lights, indicator lights, and horn all failed simultaneously. The bike is now completely silent and has no ability to light up or blow the horn. This condition makes the bike extremely dangerous to ride on the road. The problem manifested in between rides. All the systems worked one day and failed the next day. These systems are on two separate fuses and they are in fine shape.
Questions about the Zero FX
Which Zero FX years have the most problems?
Which Zero FX years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Zero FX problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (4), lights (2), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Zero FX have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Zero FX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data