CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Kawasaki KL650E has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2009 Kawasaki KL650E recalls
Most common 2009 Kawasaki KL650E problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI KL650E MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V062000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING) HOWEVER, WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI KL650E. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THE METAL BRACKET ATTACHED TO THE GENERATOR WAS EXTREMELY SHARP AND WAS CUTTING INTO THE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE PREVIOUS OWNER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS DUE TO SIMILAR FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,350.
2009 KLR 650 WITH ONLY 7K MILES, ENGINE CUT OFF SUDDENLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. MECHANICS REPORTING THE ENTIRE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL USAGE CAUSING DAMAGE IN ALL PARTS OF ENGINE. *KB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI KL650E MOTORCYCLE. WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITH THE LOSS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V062000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT AND THE REPAIR WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,500.
THE WIRING HARNESS RUBBED IN TWO DIFFERENT PLACES ON THE MOTORCYCLE THAT LEAD TO A NEUTRAL LIGHT STAYING ON AND THE TURN SIGNAL TO NOT ACTIVATE. THE BIKE WIRING HARNESS HAD A PREVIOUS RECALL THAT WAS COMPLETED BY KAWASAKI ON MARCH OF 2009. KAWASAKI FACTORY REP. CAME IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO INVESTIGATE AND TOOK PHOTOS AND SAMPLES OF THE FAILED COMPONENTS TO SEND BACK TO THE ENGINEERS. THEY REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS AND USED A NEW TYPE (UNKNOWN) OF PROTECTIVE COVERING ON IT. KAWASAKI WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN NOTICING A SHARP INCREASE OF THIS ISSUE. THERE IS A MOTORCYCLE AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE SAME MILES/MODEL/YEAR THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND HAD KILLED THE ENGINE WH
2009 Kawasaki KL650E questions
Does the 2009 Kawasaki KL650E have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Kawasaki KL650E: Electrical System:Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki KL650E?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Kawasaki KL650E has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.