1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel hose from the fuel filter to the throttle assembly can rub against the bottom of the fuel pump plate and develop a leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel hose with a molded hose that curves away from the fuel pump plate. Also, a new bracket and grommet will be added to hold the new hose in position. The fuel return hose will also be replaced.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 13,400 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kawasaki vulcan 1500 drifter. While parked in the garage, the contact's 2.5 year old grandson knocked over the vehicle. The handle bars were turned to the right, which was t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2008 · Steering
“Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle was purchased with substantial problems with the fuel system, and the fuel hose. The manufacturer had sent recall letters on two separate occasions concerning th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 12, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500
How do I know if my 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 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 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500; 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 99V338000).
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.