2024 Kawasaki KLR650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2024 Kawasaki KLR650, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Kawasaki KLR650 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
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

0 recalls

2024 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2024 vs. every other KLR650 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 KLR650 median. How we score

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

What KLR650 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki KLR650. The contact stated that while riding approximately 2-3 MPH, the ABS engaged independently. The contact stated that there was an ABS module failure as well. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the motorcycle downshifted unexpectedly…
Complaint 11694562 · Oct 20, 2025 · 86,000 miles

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