AI Damage2006 Kawasaki Ex250f6f: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Kawasaki Ex250f6f filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 33% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Upon departure of my parking garage I lost traction of my back tire due to a gas leak from fuel tank which led to much cosmetic damage including but not limited to damage to the body, mirror, and other cosmetic damage
The motorcycle was parked while the engine was running for a few minutes and then it burst into flames. The fire started on the left side and the vehicle was destroyed. No one was injured the fire was out before the fire department came.the origin of the fire was unknown. There was no report filed.
2006 kawasaki ninja 250 will not shift into gear properly.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki Ex250f6f?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, powertrain. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Kawasaki Ex250f6f?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Kawasaki Ex250f6f from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.