2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan 1700 Voyager years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager. That is the most of any Vulcan 1700 Voyager model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager 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.
Rode the motorcycle on the Interstate using cruise control at 70 MPH and suddenly the cruise control cut-off with no warning. Vehicle directly behind me nearly rear-ended me. This happened twice so I no longer can use cruise control. VERY DANGEROUS. After further troubleshooting it appears the…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Vulcan 1700 Voyager | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan 1700 Voyager model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.