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Kawasaki Problems by Model
NHTSA recorded 691 consumer complaints for 31 Kawasaki models (model years with at least 5 complaints). Choose a model to see problems by model year, the parts reported, the mileage when problems appear, recalls and service bulletins.
All Kawasaki models
| Model | Model years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| KLR650 | 1998–2023 | 195 |
| Kawasaki | 1995–2003 | 69 |
| Ninja ZX-6R | 2009–2025 | 55 |
| Vulcan | 1996–2009 | 48 |
| Ninja 300 | 2013 | 42 |
| Concours 14 | 2008–2009 | 34 |
| Ninja | 2000–2004 | 27 |
| Vulcan 1500 | 1995–2002 | 18 |
| KL650E | 2008–2009 | 18 |
| ZX-6R | 2007 | 15 |
| EX300 | 2013 | 14 |
| Vulcan Nomad | 1999 | 13 |
| Versys | 2008–2009 | 13 |
| ZX1200-A1 | 2000 | 12 |
| VN900D6F | 2006 | 12 |
| ZX600J7F | 2007 | 12 |
| KL650A19 | 2005 | 10 |
| KL650A6F | 2006 | 9 |
| ZX1400A6F | 2006 | 7 |
| VN900B6F | 2006 | 7 |
| VN1700BAF | 2010 | 7 |
| Vulcan Classic | 1997 | 6 |
| Ninja ZX-10R | 2004 | 6 |
| ZX636C1 | 2005 | 6 |
| ZG1400A8F | 2008 | 6 |
| Vulcan 750 | 1994 | 5 |
| ZX1000-C1 | 2004 | 5 |
| VN1600-A1 | 2003 | 5 |
| ZG1000A6F | 2006 | 5 |
| EX250F7F | 2007 | 5 |
| ZX14 | 2006 | 5 |
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology