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1998–2023 · 10 model years

Kawasaki KLR650 recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 198 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2008116 complaints
Most recalls20081 recall
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported11 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502001998: 6 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 7 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 19 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 11 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 116 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2023: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1998199920002001200220032007200820092023
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2023 KLR650——0160010
2009 KLR650——060000
2008 KLR650——11160100
2007 KLR650——031001
2003 KLR650——060000
2002 KLR650——0110000
2001 KLR650——0190000
2000 KLR650——080000
1999 KLR650——070000
1998 KLR650——060000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Exterior lighting86
  • Engine and engine cooling57
  • Steering18
  • Suspension13
  • Structure11
  • Electrical system8
  • Power train7
  • Engine7