2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concours 14 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Concours 14 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 22,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 86% | 22,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.
Service brakes; electrical system; fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.
Risk: These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.
Structure:frame and members; service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
Risk: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. The safety recall began on July 37, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Electrical system
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 concours 14 police motorcycles. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and provide instructions to mitigate electrical system failure, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 5, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
During a stop if the rear brake abs is activated because of loss of traction, the rear brake pedal will become frozen and no rear brake will be available. Additionally no abs warning light illuminates. System has been checked by qualified technician, states all systems are good and the abs motor is…
Abs pump failure with no warning light. Rear brake lever froze up and does not depress making the rear brakes unusable
Rear brake locks and will not take any input to the pedal intermittently. Able to free it up or it does it by itself after a few minutes not riding it. Abs light is never illuminated front brake not affected can happen after five minutes of riding or upwards of an half hour 45 minutes. Can happen…
Rear brake lever would get stuck when applying rear brakes. Now i have no rear brakes. Abs pump has failed, no brake pressure after the pump to the rear brakes. There is pressure before the pump, but none after the pump.
On march 28,15. On a saturday morning about 9:30am. I just left my garage where i park my motorcycle. It is covered securely with a bike barn and a motorcycle cover. When i started the engine. Everything sound okay and normal. And the night before i left work in the friday evening going home. Every…
Other Kawasaki Concours 14 years
← 2008 Concours 14 · 2010 Concours 14 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Concours 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Concours 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Concours 14 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Concours 14 | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 Concours 14 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Concours 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008 Concours 14 | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Concours 14 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.