Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Zero S by year 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
2026 Zero S
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jul 13, 2026 to Jul 13, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Not enough peers on file
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 Zero S name lighting
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
No recall campaign lists the 2026 Zero S
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Zero S
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 Jul 13, 2026Failure Jul 4, 202610 milesMammoth Lake, CARetro reflector
The contact owns a 2026 Z Electric Motorcycle T3V3 Trike. The contact stated that after receiving the motorcycle, it was discovered that the ammo box top failed to remain closed while operating the motorcycle. Additionally, the contact discovered several electrical failures with the motorcycle. The contact stated that the odometer was inoperable, and the battery charge was incorrect. While riding the motorcycle, the motorcycle bucked and vibrated violently, and the right-side reflector dislodged from the motorcycle. During the failure, the contact injured a hand, which required medical attention. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The manufacturer was contacted about the failures, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 10.
NHTSA complaint 11749956
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
3 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- ZMDN082026-02 Aug 27, 2026 · Other
Service Bulletin and Recall Cases Zero Motorcycles can now create Service Bulletin and Recall cases centrally and in larger volumes. Where applicable, the required parts will be added directly to the case, making it easier for dealers to process and complet… - ZMDN082026-01 Aug 11, 2026 · Other
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 V28 New Features & Improvements •Th… - Cypher III OTA Firmware Jun 9, 2026 · Over The Air
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 fixes Security improvements General syst…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.