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2017-2022 · 2 model years

Kymco K-Pipe Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Kymco K-Pipe across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20222 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2022
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

K-Pipe 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
20222020Transmission & drivetrain-
20173010Electrical system-

Most common K-Pipe problems

Latest K-Pipe complaints

2022 Kymco K-PipeTransmission & drivetrainCrash1 injury

The shifter gear bolt holding the piece to the bike , fell off the bike , allowing the operator to crash , because the operator was unable to shift down to operate the bike properly causing a crash. It harm the operator and the bike itself.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11497239
2022 Kymco K-PipeTransmission & drivetrainCrash

The bolt holding the shifter gear, fell off, operator was not able to shift down on the bike, making the operator to crash and harm the bike and the operator

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11497235
2017 Kymco K-PipeElectrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kymco k-pipe. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle, the ignition switch independently turned off without warning. The contact also stated that he had to hold the key in place to keep the ignition switch from switching to the off position. The contact called hall's motorsports (520 west interstate 65 service rd s, mobile, al 36693) and informed the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 633.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11397351
2017 Kymco K-PipeEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kymco kpipe motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding 50 mph, the motorcycle loss motive power and stalled. The motorcycle was restarted and ridden to the residence however, the failure persisted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 610. ## Vin passed ## kymco 2017 ##

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11390561
2017 Kymco K-PipeTransmission & drivetrainCrash1 injury

The gear shift pattern was assembled in a reverse sequence when compared to the standard setup. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 123, "motorcycle controls and displays."

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11103329

Questions about the Kymco K-Pipe

Which Kymco K-Pipe years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2017 (3), 2022 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2022 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 Kymco K-Pipe problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (3), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Kymco K-Pipe have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Kymco K-Pipe 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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