2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan 1700 Vaquero years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2013 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.
Steering has a unsafe wobble if you let go of the handlebars at all the front tire starts to wobble real bad causing unsafe condition going down the road at 35 mph and above. The dealer knows about the problem and says it is caused by cheap steering bearings. I know of about 100 people in our club…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero years
← 2012 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero · 2014 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Vulcan 1700 Vaquero | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.