2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan 1700 Vaquero years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero. That is the most of any Vulcan 1700 Vaquero model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager and 2011-2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero motorcycles manufactured February 2, 2009, to March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, an ignition wire may chafe due to contact with the fuel tank, resulting in a short circuit and possible engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will install additional shielding and padding to prevent the ignition wire from shorting. Any igniton switch that has damaged wires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC15-10.
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.
Please note that your system did not have nomad so i selected vaquero as it gave me a difficult time identifying the make and model. However, vin is correct and verified. The big safety concern is the kickstand and if it will hold the weight of the motorcycle (900+lbs.). The kickstand on my 2011…
Motorcycle has stalled on me on several occasions in the past year as i slow down to stop or as i idle stationary and wait for green light. Motorcycle will then turn off. This is a big safety concern for me as i use it as a daily driver in the city and highway and ride 2-up 2-3 times per week…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero years
← 2009 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero · 2012 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan 1700 Vaquero model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.