2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles, 3 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 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and electrical system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Fuel system3 50%
- Exterior lighting2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Tires1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “My 2005 Kawasaki vulcan 1600 nomad have gas tank is leaking, and I looked on the internet and I saw that many people have this problem, is there a recall? The gas tank leaks in the left corner of the tank under the seat? Please let me know, and thank you for all you support.”
NHTSA complaint #11489884, filed 2022-10Exterior lighting: “Motorcycle keeps burning up batteries once each six months and the low beam headlight bulb burns out every 3,000 miles. This has been an ongoing problem since I bought the bike in february of 2005. Even main headlight fuse has burned leaving me stranded at night. The bulb burns in daytime and I have no headlight and I do not know it. I had to use a tow truck due to battery being cooked it left me stranded in reno, nevada. Dealer did not replace the battery on warranty and charged me $150 for the battery. These problems make this motorcycle very dangerous to ride. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143154, filed 2005-11, 3,000 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2007 (na) Kawasaki Vulcan. On two separate occasions, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the middle of the vehicle. The dealer stated that a belt wax on the drive belt was needed; however, the noise still persists. The current mileage was 2,821 and failure mileage was 2,703.”
NHTSA complaint #10228164, filed 2008-05, 2,703 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,703 and 12,000 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 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10020158Jul 28, 2006Engine cooling. Engine pulley wear. *tt factory directed modification.
Other model years of the Kawasaki Vulcan
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 1,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 8 | 12,818 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 15,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | 21,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki Vulcan model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.
Has the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,703 and 12,000 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.