2005 Kawasaki EX250F19 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2012 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Kawasaki EX250F19. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 18,679 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2005 Kawasaki EX250F19 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~18,679 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~2,700 mi
Structure1 · ~37,353 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline250%18,679——
Engine and Engine Cooling125%———
Fuel/propulsion System125%2,700——
Structure125%37,353——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712010: 1201012011: 1201112012: 120121

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Kawasaki EX250F19 recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:storageJan 3, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V003000 · 29,559 vehicles

Problem: On certain ninja motorcycles, the fuel tank may have been punctured or weakened by a fairing mounting screw or manufacturing operation.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if necessary. The recall began on january 11, 2007. 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Fuel tank leaks (PE06044) — opened Oct 19, 2006, closed Jan 17, 2007.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kawasaki ex250f19. While parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank where the mounting screw was located. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v003000 (fuel system…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 26, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10463162

Motorcycle has a fuel tank leak at the mounting tabs of the tank. Gasoline pours out from around the weld area of the front mounts. It was pouring gasoline all over the motor. Some of the roads and freeways i travel are bumpy. Occasionally, i may have hit potholes that might have put stress on the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10374713

I own a 2005 kawasaki ex250 motorcycle that had a gas tank puncture resulting from the screws that mount the front cowling to the tank. After smelling a persistent, strong gas odor near the parked bike i investigated by removing the cowling and gasoline began running out of one of the screw holes…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 24, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10345074

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kawasaki ex250f19. The contact stated that the vehicle was under a recall. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the contact's spouse sustained cuts and underwent surgery on her knee. A police report was filed. While the vehicle was in the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 26, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10197571

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kawasaki EX250F19?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Kawasaki EX250F19?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Kawasaki EX250F19 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EX250F19 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.