2008 Kawasaki Versys Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Kawasaki Versys, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,400 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The mirrors on my 2008 Kawasaki Versys motorcycle (bought in september, now with about 325 miles on it) will not stay as set: as I drive they loosen and flop around so that I have no rearward vision, unless I hold the mirror with my hand, which I don't believe is safe. I reported this to my dealer, and they applied for a warranty fix, but told me that Kawasaki has refused a warranty fix. On an internet forum for the Versys motorcycle, many others have reported the same problem, and many have bought other mirrors to fix what Kawasaki will not!”
NHTSA complaint #10246651, filed 2008-10, 20 miles“The problem: left mirror on the Kawasaki Versys motorcycle will not hold its position. Frequency: this is an ongoing problem. It effects my motorcycle about every 4 rides. From what I have read this is a normal frequency of occurrence. This issue renders the mirror useless and a major distraction. Why: due to the location of the mirror on the bike and the vibration of the motor on the motorcycle (the vibration is minor). This vibration causes the mount for the mirror to loosen and then the wind hitting the mirror causes the mirror to rotate inward toward the rider. …”
NHTSA complaint #10275145, filed 2009-06, 1,000 miles“2008 Kawasaki Versys motorcycle mirrors come loose and spin while underway. Occurs randomly after re-alignment and tightening internal and external nuts. This is a major safety concern when riding this motorcycle and the manufacturer/dealer should replace the existing mirrors with ones that do not come loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10286668, filed 2009-10, 10,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 100% |
| 2008 | 4 | 67% |
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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.
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