2012 Kawasaki KL650E Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KL650E years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E. That ranks 3rd out of 4 KL650E model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 37,372 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 37,372 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Kawasaki KL650E recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E.
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 balancer idle level spring broke and sent metal through the engine. After doing some reading i guess this is a common fail for all klr650s the aftermarket world came up with an upgrade to fix the flaw. The call it the doohickey repair. Why is kawasaki not taking care of the problem.
Other Kawasaki KL650E years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 KL650E | 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 2012 Kawasaki KL650E?
Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Kawasaki KL650E?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.