2008 Kawasaki Versys Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,800miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Kawasaki Versys (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Kawasaki Versys. The part named most often is visibility, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,800 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 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.
- Electrical system1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 2008 Kawasaki Versys (na) motorcycle. The contact dropped the vehicle approximately five times while it was stationary. The ignition module was spinning and he could not remove the key from the ignition. In addition, the vehicle could not be started. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repairs because the dropping of the bike would not be covered under warranty. Currently, the ignition is stuck in the lock position, the key cannot be removed, and the lights will not illuminate. The failure and current mileages were 2,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10234529, filed 2008-07, 2,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Kawasaki Versys 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2008 Kawasaki Versys.
Other model years of the Kawasaki Versys
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 2,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 1,800 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki Versys model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Kawasaki Versys have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Kawasaki Versys as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Kawasaki Versys is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2008 Kawasaki Versys 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 2008 Kawasaki Versys reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,800 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,200 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 29, 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.