Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Kawasaki Vulcan 900, across 9 model years (2008–2023). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Vulcan 900 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Vulcan 900: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Vulcan 900: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2023 Vulcan 900: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 Vulcan 900: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2015 Vulcan 900: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 Vulcan 900: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Kawasaki Vulcan 900 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Kawasaki Vulcan 900 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2021 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2020 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2011 Vulcan 900 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 Vulcan 900 | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2009 Vulcan 900 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2008 Vulcan 900 | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Kawasaki Vulcan 900 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (3), 2009 (2), 2023 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Kawasaki Vulcan 900?
Power Train, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.