Model year record
2001 Kawasaki VN1500 recalls & problems
The 2001 Kawasaki VN1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Kawasaki VN1500.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainManual transmission | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
OIL LEAK LEFT FRONT CORNER OF FRONT CYLINDER. *BF ENGINE HAD TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE CAM. RESEALED REAR CYLINDER HEAD COVER. *TT
- Electrical system › Wiring
PRESTIGE MOTOR SPORT, 4011 FOREST PARK, ST. LOUIS, MO 63108 314-531-4010. VULCAN, 1500, 2001 OR KAWASAKI, 1500, 2001. CHARGES FOR RECALL REPAIRS BY MANUFACTURER THROUGH THE DEALER. REALL # MC 0203 051502.*AK
- Power train › Manual transmission
WHILE DRIVING IN 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GEARS HEAR A LOUD NOISE.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.