2023 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 54miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650. The part named most often is steering, with 16 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine (1) and suspension (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering16 100%
- Engine1 6.3%
- Suspension1 6.3%
Example complaints
Steering: “I bought the motorcycle new from the dealer. At low speeds (12mph - 30 moh), the steering catches or falls off suddenly. Sometimes if feels like there are notches in the steering. I took it to the dealer to fix and they loosened the steering head nut above the head bearings. It seemed OK for about 50 miles and then came back even worse. Now the steering is so bad it is barley rideable.”
NHTSA complaint #11583209, filed 2024-04Suspension: “The contact owns a 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the handlebar was wobbly and unstable. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 10.”
NHTSA complaint #11546458, filed 2023-09, 10 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10 and 99 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10249813Jan 25, 2024Body and structure. Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed.
- 10225583Oct 11, 2022Equipment. Some 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle models require âservice activationâ in KVCS before delivery to the customer.
Other model years of the Kawasaki KLR650
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16 | 54 | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2009 | 6 | 7,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 116 | 2,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2003 | 6 | 10,265 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 11 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 19 | 12,800 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 8 | 15,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 19,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 10,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki KLR650 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 16 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54 miles and the middle half falls between 10 and 99 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.