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Kawasaki Versys Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Kawasaki Versys (2008–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 7. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (11 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Versys model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
200972,70000—Not enough data
200861,80000—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2009: “The side mirrors for my Kawasaki Versys has had repeated failures. I've had to try to repair and then replace the mirrors multiple times. The mirror can not be tightened and hat speeds > 30mph the wind pushes the mirror all the way in making it inoperable. I've tired to have repair shops fix but they said it is impossible.”

NHTSA complaint #10735654, filed 2015-07, 6,500 miles

2008: “I have a 2008 Kawasaki Versys and the mirrors move around,they will not stay at a fixed point. I think it is a safety issue nd would like Kawasaki to fix this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10286235, filed 2009-10, 1,800 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology