Menu

2012 Kawasaki KL650eProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Kawasaki KL650e, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage37kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Kawasaki KL650e 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
Engine10

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

0 recalls

2012 Kawasaki KL650e recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other KL650e 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 KL650e median. How we score

'06'08'09'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What KL650e owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE BALANCER IDLE LEVEL SPRING BROKE AND SENT METAL THROUGH THE ENGINE. AFTER DOING SOME READING I GUESS THIS IS A COMMON FAIL FOR ALL KLR650S THE AFTERMARKET WORLD CAME UP WITH AN UPGRADE TO FIX THE FLAW. THE CALL IT THE DOOHICKEY REPAIR. WHY IS KAWASAKI NOT TAKING CARE OF THE PROBLEM.
Complaint 10716831 · May 16, 2015 · 37,372 miles

Own a 2012 KL650e?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.