2009 Kawasaki Versys Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 100%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Kawasaki Versys, 100% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,700 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.
“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“Left mirror on 2009 Kawasaki Versys started spinning wildly and promptly broke off at interstate speed (70mph on I 64). Caught the mirror as it snapped and there were no injuries. Had I not been riding for years I must certainly would have laid the bike down. Please have Kawasaki address this issue. A new rider may not be so lucky.”
NHTSA complaint #10275772, filed 2009-07, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Kawasaki Versys. The contact stated that the mirrors would not remain stationary. The wind pushed against the mirror and pushed them back toward him while he was driving. He tried to tighten the mirrors and it broke. The vehicle had not been inspected. The contact attempted to repair the vehicle himself. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 5,000. The failure mileage was approximately 200.”
NHTSA complaint #10398086, filed 2011-04, 200 miles“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 2009-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 100% |
| 2008 | 4 | 67% |
Other parts of the 2009 Kawasaki Versys
← All problems reported for the 2009 Kawasaki Versys
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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