no report yet
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN COMPLETELY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
2005 Kawasaki KL650aProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Kawasaki KL650a, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Kawasaki KL650a has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2005 Kawasaki KL650a 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
2005 vs. every other KL650a 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 KL650a median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What KL650a owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BALANCER CHAIN BEGAN MAKING NOISE ATTEMPTED FACTORY RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS. CONCERN WAS UNRESOLVED. REMOVED STATOR COVER FOUND QUADRANT AND TENSIONER BROKEN. *TR
Own a 2005 KL650a?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.