2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (14% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 750 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the module filed under the same part.
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 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Exterior lighting1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My motorcycle began to lose battery power in mid-december 2008 and I thought the battery may be failing. I replaced the battery and the motorcycle started easily for about a week and a half. On new year's day I went out to ride and the motorcycle started sluggishly. I got to the first stopping point and it failed to start. I received a jump start and was able to get the motorcycle home. I researched the issue and discovered that on 2006 model Kawasaki vulcan 900 classic, the stator has a history of failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10254223, filed 2009-01, 27,000 milesEngine: “Stalling: bike stalls when holding clutch and stop sign or red light but cranks back up. Also when I warm it up it runs high until its warm and then misses and sometimes cuts off while being stationary. Almost got ran over at stop light when this happened once.”
NHTSA complaint #10969372, filed 2017-03, 35 milesEngine cooling: “The throttle on my 2006 Kawasaki 900 motorcycle will periodically stick while in third gear when traveling at speeds above 25 MPH. For example, this occurred to me four times in a two hour period on 8/19/2007. This is very typical and has happened to me dozens of times since purchasing this vehicle. This failure is a very disconcerting and potentially dangerous event, particularly on road curves or in congested traffic areas. It is a known issue to the manufacturer as well as the motorcycle community. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200352, filed 2007-08, 100 milesExterior lighting: “Premature headlight failure occurred---less than 12 months from original (new) purchase. The physically large headlight housing is attached to the motorcycle frame in only two locations, both on the bottom of the housing. This allows the headlight housing to vibrate significantly from normal road vibration. This vibration is especially noticeable during nighttime operation, so much so that the shaking of the headlight beam itself is very distracting to the rider and could also be considered a safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209388, filed 2007-11, 8,626 milesMileage 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 100 and 8,626 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V114000Mar 11, 2008Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Kawasaki VN900B6F 2006, VN900D6F 2006, VN900D7F 2007 +6 more
Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and…
- 07V215000May 17, 2007Electrical system › Ignition › ModuleCovers: Kawasaki VN900B6F 2006, VN900D6F 2006, VN900D6FL 2006
Certain motorcycles may stall under deceleration due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu).
Recall details for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F.
Other model years of the Kawasaki VN900B6F
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 750 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki VN900B6F model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (14% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 750 miles and the middle half falls between 100 and 8,626 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 31, 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.