MYRModel Year Report

2008 Zap Xebra

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2008 Zap Xebra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:21:28.476Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
44
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

93% of complaints

Complaints per year

2008: 44 complaints 2008 44
2008: 44 complaints 2008 44
2008: 44 complaints 2008 44

2008: 44 complaints

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YearComplaints
200844

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

93% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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Driving across the center lane of a five lane highway, I was hit by a car traveling in the center lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-10

Also filed under Structure

Electrical system

5% · 2 reports
FIRE
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My Xebra was destroyed when it caught fire. The fire started in the center area of the vehicle and had to be extinguished by the fire department.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-31

Structure

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing underbody shields and body.

CRASH

Power train

2% · 1 report

Most commonly citing driveline.

CRASHINJURY
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There is what I believe to be a design flaw in the newer sunl vip motor scooters.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-13

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel system, gasoline

2% · 1 report
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-09-21Service brakes, hydraulic09V177000 Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 Zap Xebra motorcycles manufactured between January and December 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the stopping distance requirements of federal motor vehicle…

    Remedy: Qingqi will notify owners and Zap dealers will inspect and replace the brake rotors, pads, master cylinders, and front tire if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on September 21, 2009.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2010-01-29Service brakes, hydraulic09V385000 Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 Zap Xebra motorcycles manufactured between January and December 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.

    Remedy: Zap will notify owners and repair or replace the master cylinder free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2010. Owners may contact Zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.

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  3. R
    2013-07-24Service brakes, hydraulic12V363000 QingQi Group Motorcycle Co. Ltd., through its designated agent ZAP, is recalling all model year 2008 ZAP Xebra motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. These…

    Remedy: ZAP will notify owners and ZAP will install or send each owner a remedy kit to bring the vehicles into compliance. ZAP has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact ZAP Customer…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2013-07-24Service brakes, hydraulic12V230000 Qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, through its designated agent, Zap USA, is recalling certain model year 2008 Zap Xebra all electric motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2008, through December…

    Remedy: Zap, the designated agent of qingqi group motorcycle co, ltd, will notify owners, and Zap dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 8, 2012. Owners may…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Zap Xebra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 41 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V177000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09V385000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 12V363000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 12V230000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Zap Xebra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Zap Xebra?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 93% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Zap Xebra have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.