Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Zero DS peaked in 2018, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Zero DS
Motorcycle, electric, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 21, 2018 to Sep 21, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year196 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2015 Zero DS name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2015 Zero DS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-610 | Aug 22, 2016 | Affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power | Electrical system | 96 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Zero DS
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 21, 2018Failure Sep 21, 20181 milesLOS Angeles, CAElectrical system
POSSIBLY RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V610000. ELECTRICAL PPWER CUT OFF. IT SHUT OFF LIGHTS, PANEL INSTRUMENT, MOTOR.
NHTSA complaint 11130690
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- ZMDN 83022 Aug 30, 2022 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cypher II Firmware Update Notice
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.