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2008-2011 · 2 model years

Kawasaki Versys Problems by year

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Kawasaki Versys across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6). The most reported problem area is the visibility & wipers, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20086 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Versys complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20111000Electrical system-
20086000Visibility & wipers-

Most common Versys problems

Latest Versys complaints

2011 Kawasaki VersysElectrical systemLights

I was traveling early sunday morning around 1 am on the 152 east in california from the 1 to the 101. An suv had been following me for a bit and the car had its high beams on. I stopped at the stop sign for the transition to the 101, and the car started honking at me. I pulled to the side of the road, and a nice lady pulled up and apologized for following me with her high beams on, but she said she did it to make sure she could see me because the back of my motorcycle was completely dark. I looked back, and...

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low and behold she was correct. I then pulled into a business and did some checks. The wiring looked all good, and the leds came on when I pressed the brake. I decided to reset the fuse for the tail lights. I then started the bike and all the lights came on. As I had 300 miles more to go that night, I adjusted a mirror down and in to monitor my lights and took off. At my next gas stop the lights again would not come on. I reset the fuse again successfully. At the next gas stop they again did not come on. This time I reset the fuse for the ecu. The lights came on, and for days after I had no more issues. The issue did come back though, and I found that by wiggling the key in the ignition I could get them to come on. Once on they seem to come on every time like normal until I drive the bike, park the bike, and rest it for a bit. Then I have to wiggle the key again to get them to come on. I have not tried resetting the ecu again. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10614658
2008 Kawasaki VersysVisibility & wipers

2008 Kawasaki versys motorcycle mirrors come loose and spin while underway. Occurs randomly after re-alignment and tightening internal and external nuts. This is a major safety concern when riding this motorcycle and the manufacturer/dealer should replace the existing mirrors with ones that do not come loose. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10286668
2008 Kawasaki VersysVisibility & wipers

I have a 2008 kawasaki versys and the mirrors move around,they will not stay at a fixed point. I think it is a safety issue nd would like kawasaki to fix this problem. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10286235
2008 Kawasaki VersysEquipment & accessories

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki versys motorcycle. While driving 70 mph, the rear tire blew out. He was able to drive to the emergency lane. The tire shop stated that the failure was caused by a defective tech international valve stem and replaced the tire. There were previous tire failures on the front tires on two occasions also caused by the valve stems. The contact observed cracks in the tires prior to the failure.

Filed Incident EquipmentNHTSA 10281175
2008 Kawasaki VersysVisibility & wipers

The problem: left mirror on the kawasaki versys motorcycle will not hold its position. Frequency: this is an ongoing problem. It effects my motorcycle about every 4 rides. From what I have read this is a normal frequency of occurrence. This issue renders the mirror useless and a major distraction. Why: due to the location of the mirror on the bike and the vibration of the motor on the motorcycle (the vibration is minor). This vibration causes the mount for the mirror to loosen and then the wind...

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hitting the mirror causes the mirror to rotate inward toward the rider. This rotation renders the mirror useless causing a dangerous situation by causing the mirror to be useless to the rider impairing their awareness of there surrounding and a direct distraction to the rider as they try to solve the situation while riding. Solution: reverse thread the mount for the mirror. This will cause the mirror to tighten itself due to the vibration and wind. Besides gluing the piece in place there is no real solution that the owner on the product can due without replacing with and after market unit. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10275145
2008 Kawasaki VersysVisibility & wipers

The mirrors on my 2008 kawasaki versys motorcycle (bought in september, now with about 325 miles on it) will not stay as set: as I drive they loosen and flop around so that I have no rearward vision, unless I hold the mirror with my hand, which I don't believe is safe. I reported this to my dealer, and they applied for a warranty fix, but told me that kawasaki has refused a warranty fix. On an internet forum for the versys motorcycle, many others have reported the same problem, and many have bought other mirrors to fix what kawasaki will not! *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10246651

Questions about the Kawasaki Versys

Which Kawasaki Versys years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (6), 2011 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Kawasaki Versys problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the visibility & wipers (4), electrical system (2), equipment & accessories (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Kawasaki Versys have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Kawasaki Versys model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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