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Fuel systemPart report

1996 Kawasaki Vulcan Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
21,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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 contact owns a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan. The contact stated that his vehicle is experiencing major defects and is a big safety hazard. He believes a recall should be issued relating to the fuel system. The failure and current mileages were 21,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10244999, filed 2008-10, 21,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005350%
2003113%
2000120%
1999113%
1996222%

Other parts of the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology