2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EX650ECFL years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL 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, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | 300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL recalls (1)
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Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012 ex250jcf/a/al/l ninja 250, ex650ecf/l ninja 650 and kle650ccf/l versys motorcycles manufactured from september 13, 2011 through october 25, 2011. Due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the circlips on the footpeg mounting pins can break and fall off and cause the footpeg to detach from the motorcycle.
Risk: If the foot peg detaches, it could create a road hazard for other vehicle traffic and possibly distract the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin circlips, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki ex650ecfl motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at 35 mph, the rear break pedal failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver was unable to stop the motorcycle and crashed into a wall. The driver…
Other Kawasaki EX650ECFL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Kawasaki EX650ECFL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EX650ECFL model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.