2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650. Check your own VIN below.
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
1 safety recall for the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650
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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Brake lights (exterior lighting) and tail lights (exterior lighting)
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017 Versys-X 300 motorcycles. A loose tail/brake light socket may allow the bulb to fall out.
Remedy: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tail/brake light socket, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Kawasaki Versys 650 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kawasaki Versys 650 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650
How do I know if my 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650 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 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650; 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 17V465000).
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.