2017 Kawasaki Concours 14 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 18, 2022 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Concours 14 years
Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kawasaki Concours 14. That ranks 7th out of 10 Concours 14 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seats (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seats1 · ~20 mi
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seats150%20——
Service Brakes150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2018, with 1 complaints
2018: 1201812022: 120221

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Kawasaki Concours 14.

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.

The ABS Unit is malfunctioning causing the motorcyle to show K-ACT ABS ERROR. Additionally, both the ABS and KTRC lights illuminated. The motorcycle is available for inspection upon request. The rear brake pedal feel changed dramatically requiring significant additional pressure to be applied to…

Service Brakes · received Sep 18, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11485055

Just bought this new motorcycle and bringing it home from the shop (20 miles) i noticed the seat was not latched. Thinking it was just put into service, i thought it was an oversight. Not the case! Each day/ride in the first three (3) days of ownership, the seat unlatches itself every ride! A quick…

Seats · received Jul 2, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11105234

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kawasaki Concours 14?

Owners most often report seats, service brakes problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Kawasaki Concours 14?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.