2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Versys 650 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650. That is the most of any Versys 650 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,950 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 100% | 5,950 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650.
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.
Front wheel is bent, motorcycle has not been laid down or been in a wreck, just normal riding on roads. Same roads i ride the other 2 motorcycles down with no problems. Motrcycle has 4924 miles on it. New wheel $700+, actual date of damage unknown, actual speed unknown, noticed damage today…
I am a 61 year old rider who has logged approximately 320,000 miles on 8 motorcycles in the past 11 years. During the course of those miles i have never damaged the wheels on any of the motorcycles. I purchased my 2016 kawasaki versys 1000lt new in march 16 and bent my first front wheel in july at…
Other Kawasaki Versys 650 years
← 2015 Versys 650 · 2017 Versys 650 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Versys 650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Versys 650 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Kawasaki Versys 650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Versys 650 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.