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2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL has problems

1 complaint 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, hydraulic11
Vehicle speed control11

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

1 recall

2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL 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.

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Structure

Recall 12V-081 · Mar 1, 2012 · 793 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FOOT PEG DETACHES, IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2012 vs. every other EX650ECFL 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 EX650ECFL median. How we score

'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What EX650ECFL owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KAWASAKI EX650ECFL MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING AT 35 MPH, THE REAR BREAK PEDAL FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE DRIVER…
Complaint 10484900 · Nov 16, 2012 · 300 miles

Own a 2012 EX650ECFL?

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