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2008 Kawasaki KL650E Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
12
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E

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

  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 09V062000 Reported 16,167 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. Wires in the wiring harness might be damaged due to rubbing contact with a portion of the motorcycle frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the main wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on february 24, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

  2. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 09V059000 Reported 16,167 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. The muffler assembly is secured to the frame of the motorcycle by two bolts. It is possible that heat expansion cycles of the muffler, combined with vibration from vehicle operation may cause loosening of the muffler mounting bolts.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the paint from the muffler mount tabs and replace the mount bolts, nut, and washer free of charge. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.

  3. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 07V486000 Reported 33,693 vehicles potentially affected KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

    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.

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Kawasaki KL650E have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,487 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 10 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki kl650e. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost all electrical power. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified, but offered no assistan”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2012 · Electrical system

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v059000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tai”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 6, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling

Compare Kawasaki KL650E model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Kawasaki KL650E model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2006 Kawasaki KL650E01
2008 Kawasaki KL650E312
2009 Kawasaki KL650E26
2012 Kawasaki KL650E01

Checking a specific 2008 Kawasaki KL650E

How do I know if my 2008 Kawasaki KL650E 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 KL650E; 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 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.

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.