2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN900B6F years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 14%), typically at around 27,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 35 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | 8,626 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling 31,789 vulcan 900 classic, custom and classic lt models, my 2006 vn900b6f, vn900b6fl, vn900d6f, vn900d6fl, my 2007 vn900b7f, vn900b7fl, vn900c7f, vn900c7fl, vn900d7f, vn900d7fl, my 2008 vn900b8f, vn900b8fl, vn900c8f, vn900d8f and vn900d8fl motorcycles. The fuel hose may not be properly connected to the fuel injector delivery pipe.
Risk: Continued use of the motorcycle can result in the fuel hose coming off, creasing the possibility of a fuel leak which could result in a fire or explosion.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel hose connection at the fuel injector and fuel pump and will replace the fuel hose if the joint lock is found to be damaged. The recall began on march 17, 2008. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: Certain motorcycles may stall under deceleration due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu).
Risk: This could create the potential for a crash, resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ecu with one that contains revised settings that will address the engine stalling. The recall began on june 19, 2007. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
Stalling: bike stalls when holding clutch and stop sign or red light but cranks back up. Also when i warm it up it runs high until its warm and then misses and sometimes cuts off while being stationary. Almost got ran over at stop light when this happened once.
My motorcycle began to lose battery power in mid-december 2008 and i thought the battery may be failing. I replaced the battery and the motorcycle started easily for about a week and a half. On new year's day i went out to ride and the motorcycle started sluggishly. I got to the first stopping…
1. In third gear at 40 mph, the vehicle will maintain speed after releasing the throttle. 2. This has occurred several times a month, maybe 5-6 times a month ever since owing the vehicle. The time before last, i almost ran into a car that was breaking hard in front of me. 3. Pulling in on the…
2006 kawasaki vn900b6f with seat sub-frame broke. Consumer states that the seat sub-frame broke at a weak point where the tubular metal was stamped flat and curved downward. *kb the consumer stated he noticed the rear fender shaking and moving with an extreme amount of play.
Premature headlight failure occurred---less than 12 months from original (new) purchase. The physically large headlight housing is attached to the motorcycle frame in only two locations, both on the bottom of the housing. This allows the headlight housing to vibrate significantly from normal road…
Other Kawasaki VN900B6F years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Kawasaki VN900B6F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN900B6F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.