Kawasaki Versys 650 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2015–2017: 1 recall campaign and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
By year
What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Exterior Lighting #17V465000 · 2017 · 1,837 units
Problem: Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017 versys-x 300 motorcycles. a loose tail/brake light socket may allow the bulb to fall out.
Risk: Without a working tail/brake light, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tail/brake light socket, free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2017. owners may contact kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
Want the full repair deets? Get the service manual.
Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the Versys 650.
Motorcycle-specific service manuals with step-by-step procedures (Clymer is part of Haynes).
Step-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.
Downloadable service manuals. Pay once, keep it.
Heads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. We never host or link to pirated manuals. Disclosure