2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, and owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650
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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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
On certain motorcycles, the spring retaining pin on the frame may not have been completely welded in place and could fall out, allowing the sidestand to drop into the "parking" position.
Remedy: Kawasaki will repurchase these motorcycles. The recall began on june 1, 2007. All dealers/owners have been notified.
116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,338 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 95 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Turned in complaint on a few days ago. Received this tracking number 11063172. What's my next step? The complaint was turn signals falling off.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 20, 2018 · Exterior lighting
“Turn signals fell off. Hanging on by electric wiring”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 16, 2018 · Exterior lighting
Compare Kawasaki KLR650 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kawasaki KLR650 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 19 |
| 2002 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 | 1 | 116 |
| 2009 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 16 |
| 2024 Kawasaki KLR650 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Kawasaki KLR650
How do I know if my 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 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 2008 Kawasaki KLR650; 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 07V244000).
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.