2023 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other KLR650 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 3rd out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (16 complaints, 100%), typically at around 55 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 100% | 55 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650.
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.
This is a new Kawasaki KLR 650 motorcycle with 220 miles now on it and there is a steering issue at low speeds from 5 to 15 mph. It feels like the steering is catching and you have to fight the handlebars to get the motorcycle to turn. This is dangerous when starting off or at low speeds in…
When making a slow speed turn that requires a little extra handlebar input the bike seems to act like the steering head is stuck, gets briefly stuck in a "notch" and then releases making it very hard to be smooth in a slow speed trun which can be very dangerous depending on traffic/road way…
I bought the motorcycle new from the dealer. At low speeds (12mph - 30 moh), the steering "catches" or "falls off" suddenly. Sometimes if feels like there are notches in the steering. I took it to the dealer to fix and they loosened the steering head nut above the head bearings. It seemed OK for…
Steering bearing overtorqued by factory, dealer warranty loostened and readjusted, initial tendency, failure to return to neutral, rough bearing feeling, caused many near misses with vehicles ahead, problem unresolved, I can feel it, dealer can not. Contra Costa Powersports, 1150 Concord Ave Ste…
When the front brake is applied, especially in a hard braking situation the entire Steering mechanism turns to the right. This unavailable steering turn to the right that cannot be overcome by the rider can result in a loss of control. Iâve been riding for over 50 years having owned most…
Other Kawasaki KLR650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 KLR650 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 KLR650 | 116 | 1 |
| 2007 KLR650 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 KLR650 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 KLR650 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 KLR650 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 KLR650 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 KLR650 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 KLR650 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 KLR650 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650?
Owners most often report steering, engine, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2023 Kawasaki KLR650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other KLR650 model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.