Kawasaki Concours 14 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Kawasaki Concours 14, across 10 model years (2008–2021). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (27). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Kawasaki Concours 14 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Concours 14 year: 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Concours 14: 27 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 Concours 14: 7 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2016 Concours 14: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2014 Concours 14: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2021 Concours 14: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 Concours 14: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Kawasaki Concours 14 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kawasaki Concours 14 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 Concours 14 | 2 | 0 | — | Seats | |
| 2016 Concours 14 | 4 | 0 | — | Seats | |
| 2014 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Concours 14 | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 Concours 14 | 4 | 5 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Concours 14 | 3 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Concours 14 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2009 Concours 14 | 7 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 Concours 14 | 27 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki Concours 14 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (27) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Concours 14 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki Concours 14?
Service Brakes, with 18 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Concours 14 have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.