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2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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owner complaint to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 08V158000 Reported 487 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 487 my 2008 ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. An engine crankcase vent hole in the air filter box may be blocked. If so, air pressure can build up inside the engine, causing the cylinder head cover gasket to fail and leak oil.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the air filter box and replace the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V115000 Reported 1,526 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling certain my 2008 ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. The front brake hose may be damaged over a long period of use. The brake hose tends to deflect forward during suspension travel. This allows the brake hose to contact the edge of the front fork outer tube.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hose bracket. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

  3. Tail lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 08V052000 Reported 532 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 532 my 2008 ninja ex250j8f and ex250j8fl motorcycles. The tail light bulb may prematurely fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tail light bulb free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,300 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Main wiring harness holder hooks has worn through the insulation of wires, causing bare spots on hot wires. It began as no headlamp being lit, then progressed to a no start situation (had to bump star”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 3, 2012 · Electrical system

Checking a specific 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F

How do I know if my 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Kawasaki EX250J8F; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kawasaki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V052000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Kawasaki models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.