1999 Kawasaki VN1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Kawasaki VN1500. That ranks 2nd out of 7 VN1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 28,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 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 and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 28,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Kawasaki VN1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles (vn1500-j1/l) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor. This feature is designed to prevent the fuel injection system from continuing to pump fuel if the motorcycle falls down, by shutting off the ignition and fuel injection pump. During battery maintenance, the vehicle-down sensor can be dislodged from its normal mounted position. If the sensor is out of position, the motorcycle may not start or may stall during certain driving maneuvers.
Risk: If the sensor is not correctly installed, the engine can crank but not start or the engine could stop during certain riding situations, like leaning over in a turn. Sudden loss of engine power could cause the operator to lose their balance resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for proper mounting of the sensor and re-install if it is not in the correct position. Dealers will also affix to the motorcycle frame, a warning label that provides instructions on repositioning the vehicle-down sensor after servicing the battery.
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.
Driving in the far left lane of a 6 lane highway doing about 75 mph. Experienced a loss of oil pressure on 1999 kawasaki vulcan nomad and complete engine stall two vehicles behind me almost ran me over and ended up with one rear ending another. I narrowly escaped a hit from behind. Some internet…
Consume ris unable to see oil pump gear light during daylight hous., sun provides poor visibility while driving. Asking nhtsa to look into this matter. *ak
Other Kawasaki VN1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VN1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 VN1500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 VN1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 VN1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 VN1500 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 VN1500 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Kawasaki VN1500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Kawasaki VN1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Kawasaki VN1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.