2009 Kawasaki KL650E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KL650E years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki KL650E. That ranks 2nd out of 4 KL650E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 6,375 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Kawasaki KL650E 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 67% | 6,375 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 33% | 3,590 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Kawasaki KL650E recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. Wires in the wiring harness might be damaged due to rubbing contact with a portion of the motorcycle frame.
Risk: This could result in loss of electrical power to the engine creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the main wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on february 24, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 866-802-9381.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 16,167 my 2008-2009 klr 650 (kl650e8f/l, kl650e9f/l) motorcycles. The muffler assembly is secured to the frame of the motorcycle by two bolts. It is possible that heat expansion cycles of the muffler, combined with vibration from vehicle operation may cause loosening of the muffler mounting bolts.
Risk: If the bolts loosen completely, it is possible for the muffler to separate from the motorcycle, creating a risk of a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will remove the paint from the muffler mount tabs and replace the mount bolts, nut, and washer free of charge. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact kawasaki at 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 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v062000 (electrical system:wiring) however, was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and it failed to start. The contact was eventually able to start the vehicle; however after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the metal bracket attached to the generator was extremely sharp and was…
2009 klr 650 with only 7k miles, engine cut off suddenly at highway speed. Mechanics reporting the entire engine will need to be replaced due to excessive oil usage causing damage in all parts of engine. *kb
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. While traveling at night approximately 55 mph, the engine completely stalled with the loss of the electrical system. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id…
The wiring harness rubbed in two different places on the motorcycle that lead to a neutral light staying on and the turn signal to not activate. The bike wiring harness had a previous recall that was completed by kawasaki on march of 2009. Kawasaki factory rep. Came in to the dealership to…
Other Kawasaki KL650E years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 KL650E | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 KL650E | 12 | 3 |
| 2006 KL650E | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki KL650E?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki KL650E?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Kawasaki KL650E a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KL650E model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.