2024 Kawasaki KLR650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 20, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other KLR650 years
Not enough data 11th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2024 Kawasaki KLR650. That ranks 11th out of 17 KLR650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 86,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Kawasaki KLR650
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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2024 Kawasaki KLR650 problems

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

Engine1 · ~86,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~86,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%86,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%86,000——

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

2024 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 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.

The contact owns a 2024 Kawasaki KLR650. The contact stated that while riding approximately 2-3 MPH, the ABS engaged independently. The contact stated that there was an ABS module failure as well. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the motorcycle downshifted unexpectedly…

Engine · received Oct 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11694562

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kawasaki KLR650?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2024 Kawasaki KLR650?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2024 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 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.