2002 Kawasaki BN125-A5Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Kawasaki BN125-A5, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Kawasaki BN125-A5 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2002 Kawasaki BN125-A5 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kawasaki.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other BN125-A5 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the BN125-A5 median. How we score

'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What BN125-A5 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE KAWASAKI ELIMINATOR 125 REAR BRAKE CAM WARNING RECALL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEAREST DEALER IS AN HOUR AWAY. *JB
Complaint 10171182 · Oct 4, 2006
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE #03V140000 SUBJECT: REAR BRAKE ACTUATING CAM. THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER WHICH STATED NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *NLM
Complaint 10019985 · May 16, 2003

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