2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2018 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN1600A6F years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 13,265 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~13,265 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System2100%13,265——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212018: 120181

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I started to smell gasoline when ever i came near my motorcycle but, i couldn't find the source, as i looked under the bike and did not find a leak. After about a week i noticed that the smell got even stronger. So i took my time to find where it was coming from. I removed the seat of the bike and…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 15, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11140501

Noted a heavy fuel smell while riding and parked in garage. The fuel smell was never present prior to this incident. Went to change out the battery and noted fuel in the battery compartment and in the main wiring connectors. The connectors were full of fuel. The leak appeared to be coming from the…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 19, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10489238

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Kawasaki VN1600A6F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1600A6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.