Kawasaki KLR650 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1993–2024: 1 recall campaign and 207 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | 0 | 19 |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 | 116 |
| 2009 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 16 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 |
What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Structure #07V244000 · 2007 · 5 units
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the spring retaining pin on the frame may not have been completely welded in place and could fall out, allowing the sidestand to drop into the "parking" position.
Risk: If this occurred while the vehicle was in motion, a crash could occur.
Fix: Kawasaki will repurchase these motorcycles. the recall began on june 1, 2007. all dealers/owners have been notified.
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