Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 s, ds, x, xu, and xu-lsm motorcycles. Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle...
2012-2012 · 1 model year
Zero X Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Zero X across 1 model year, and it has 2 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
X 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | - |
Most common X problems
Zero X recalls 2
Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 s, xu, and ds motorcycles, model year 2011 mxd, and xd motorcycles and 2012 x motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake...
Latest X complaints
The vehicle may not go at all when it is first turned on or if it does start out it sometimes quits while running leaving me stranded in traffic to push it out of the way. In january 15, 2014 I received recall number 13v-635, but when I went to the dealer for the fix I was told I'd received the notice by mistake and my 2012 zero x wasn't included in the recall. On august 08, 2015 I took it to the dealer to have it fixed outside of the recall or warranty. The kept telling me that it couldn't be diagnosed because it...
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wouldn't malfunction for them. I took it back unrepaired on october 28, 2015. While searching nhtsa.Dot.Gov I could not find 13v-635, but I did find 12v-310 which also describes a quits-while-running condition. I purchased my bike after july 31,2012 so I never received this recall notice, and I don't know if the repair described in it was ever performed. The line in 12v-310 which reads "built december 19, 2012 through march 15, 2012" does not make sense. Shouldn't the first date be from 2011 like the other models listed?
Questions about the Zero X
Which Zero X years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2012 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2012 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Zero X problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Zero X have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Zero X 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