2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (100% of the total). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 28,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign 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.
- Brakes6 100%
Example complaints
Brakes: “When riding the motorcycle I braked hard to test out the ABS system. The ABS system triggered as it should modulating the braking. When I let off the brakes, the rear brake did not release and the vehicle continued to slow coming to a stop in the middle of the road. The rear brake would not release and I could not go. Eventually I turned off the vehicle and turned it back on which solved the issue leading me to believe it is a faulty ABS system. I was in a location in order to specifically test out the motorcycle which is new to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11223070, filed 2019-06, 37,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 37,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V623000Nov 26, 2008Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkagesCovers: Kawasaki ZG1400A8F 2008, ZG1400B8F 2008
Kawasaki is recalling 4,628 my zg1400a8f/a8fl, and zg1400b8f/b8fl motorcycles. Trapped road debris may interfere with free movement of the rear brake pedal, preventing full release of the rear brake which can lead to overheating damage and possible brake…
- 08V047000Jan 31, 2008EquipmentCovers: Kawasaki ZG1400A8F 2008, ZG1400B8F 2008
Kawasaki is recalling 4,645 my 2008 zg1400a8f, zg1400a8fl, zg1400b8f, and zg1400b8fl motorcycles. The pivot pin for the latches that secure the saddlebags to the vehicle can break if force is applied to either saddlebag such as in the event the vehicle falls…
- 08V048000Jan 31, 2008EquipmentCovers: Kawasaki ZG1400A8F 2008, ZG1400B8F 2008
Kawasaki is recalling 3,611 my 2008 zg1400a8f, zg1400a8fl, zg1400b8f, and zg1400b8fl motorcycles. The rear carrier platform could break if a kawasaki genuine accessory luggage system is installed on the carrier platform and a passenger leans against it.
Recall details for the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F → · Check a 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.
- 10177839Jul 23, 2020Seats, Latches, locks and linkages. Service Bulletin MC20-07 - Kawasaki has created an inspection procedure to address any owner related questions about the proper way to install the seat on their ZG1400. All 2008 through 2020 models…
Other model years of the Kawasaki ZG1400A8F
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 28,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Kawasaki ZG1400A8F model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 2008 Kawasaki ZG1400A8F reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 28,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 37,000 miles; 83% 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.