2005 Kawasaki KL650A Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
On certain motorcycles, insufficient tightening of the muffler mounting bolts could allow the bolts to loosen.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten two muffler mounting bolts to the proper torque free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,937 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Balancer chain began making noise attempted factory recommended adjustments. Concern was unresolved. Removed stator cover found quadrant and tensioner broken. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 9, 2014 · Engine
“On the basis of anecdotal information i replaced the stock balancer chain tensioner on my 2005 kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle. These have been known to have problems in this area, and sure enough the spr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Kawasaki KL650A model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kawasaki KL650A model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Kawasaki KL650A | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Kawasaki KL650A | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Kawasaki KL650A | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kawasaki KL650A | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Kawasaki KL650A | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 Kawasaki KL650A | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Kawasaki KL650A
How do I know if my 2005 Kawasaki KL650A 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Kawasaki KL650A; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 07V486000).
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.
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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.