2020 Kawasaki W800 problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Kawasaki W800.
Recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling #21V819000 · 2021 · 574 units
Problem: Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kmc) is recalling certain 2020 w800 cafe (ej800c), and 2020-2021 w800 (ej800d) motorcycles. the exhaust pipe nuts may not be tightened properly, possibly resulting in the exhaust pipe nuts and collar falling off the motorcycle.
Risk: The exhaust pipe nuts and collar may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the gaskets and the collars, and reinstall the muffler, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2021. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kmc's number for this recall is mc21-07.
Electrical System #22V122000 · 2022 · 1,660 units
Problem: Kawasaki motors corp., u.s.a. (kmc) is recalling certain 2019-2020 ej800c and 2020-2022 ej800d motorcycles. the harness securing the vehicle's horn may break due to engine vibration, causing the horn to become inoperable.
Risk: An inoperable horn may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the horn, the horn mount bracket, and the horn harness, free of charge. interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 4, 2022. remedy parts are expected to become available in may 2022. owners may contact kmc customer service at 1-866-802-9381. kmc's number for this recall is mc22-03.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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 2020 W800.
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
Specs
Specs coming soon. We only publish specs taken from the manufacturer's own spec sheets.
Other years
FAQ
Does the 2020 Kawasaki W800 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Kawasaki W800. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Kawasaki W800 problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.