AI Damage2022 Zero SR/S: common problems
The maker issued 13 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 13
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- We would like to inform you that a new firmware release for the 2020+ Cypher III platform will soon be…
We would like to inform you that a new firmware release for the 2020+ Cypher III platform will soon be available. 2020+ SR/F & SR/S + 2022–25 SR + 2023+ DSR/X + 2024+ S, DS & DSR Firmware Versions MBB V46, BMU V22, BMS…
- CYPHER III OTA FIRMWARE RELEASE Coming Soon The latest firmware release (MBB V45, BMU V21, BMS V27) for…
CYPHER III OTA FIRMWARE RELEASE Coming Soon The latest firmware release (MBB V45, BMU V21, BMS V27) for 2020+ Cypher III motorcycles will be available Over The Air to customers on June 17. This release includes: Bug…
- New diagnostic tool Tuner is available for 2017 and newer model.s On May 15th, a new firmware will be…
New diagnostic tool Tuner is available for 2017 and newer model.s On May 15th, a new firmware will be released for our FST / Cypher III models, primarily focused on improving cybersecurity.
- Dealer notification announcing new firmware for certain models of Zero Motorcycles
- Dealer notification of release of new firmware for specific motorcycles
- Dealer notification of new firmware for motorcycle models
- Today, May 2, 2023, Zero Motorcycles has released a new firmware version for all motorcycles utilizing the…
Today, May 2, 2023, Zero Motorcycles has released a new firmware version for all motorcycles utilizing the Cypher III operating system.
- Zero Motorcycles Dealer News 11.22.22 - New Firmware, Diag4Zero, Holiday Hours
- Zero Motorcycles Firmware Release Notes October 26, 2022 MY20/21/22/23 Cypher III MBB Rev 27/6 BMU Rev 6/4…
Zero Motorcycles Firmware Release Notes October 26, 2022 MY20/21/22/23 Cypher III MBB Rev 27/6 BMU Rev 6/4 BMS Rev 21 Fixes an issue in ride mode display.
- Zero Motorcycles would like to remind all dealers that a full PDI should be completed prior to any vehicle…
Zero Motorcycles would like to remind all dealers that a full PDI should be completed prior to any vehicle being displayed on the sales floor or ridden by dealership staff or customers.
- Zero Motorcycles will release new firmware for all motorcycles using the Cypher III operating system
This release improves functionality of certain hibernation functions, long term storage and resolves an issue that caused Stability Control faults to falsely trigger.
- Zero Motorcycles has determined that certain model year 2022 Zero SR, Zero SR/F and Zero SR/S models…
Zero Motorcycles has determined that certain model year 2022 Zero SR, Zero SR/F and Zero SR/S models manufactured before February 2, 2022 have cellular connectivity modules (CCMs) with firmware that cannot be upgraded…
NHTSA lists 13 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Zero SR/S?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 13 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Zero SR/S?
NHTSA lists 13 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 2022 Zero SR/S 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.
Other 2022 models
Read also
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 2026-11-04.