2009 Kawasaki Versys Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,700miles, 6 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 2009 Kawasaki Versys (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Kawasaki Versys. The part named most often is visibility, with 7 complaints (100% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and other or unknown (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,700 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.
- Equipment1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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 milesBody and structure: “2009 Kawasaki Versys motorcycle lefthand mirror comes loose and spins while underway. Occurs approximately every ride at highway speeds, even after re-alignment and tightening internal and external nuts.”
NHTSA complaint #10286591, filed 2009-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 5,500 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Kawasaki Versys have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Kawasaki Versys as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Kawasaki Versys is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 7 complaints (100% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 2009 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 2009 Kawasaki Versys reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,700 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 5,500 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.