2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 5, 2025 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vulcan 900 years
Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Vulcan 900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%———
Unknown or Other1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The component I think that is faulty, is the, "shifter return spring." That component is believed to be apart of the power train system. With this spring being generally located inside of the power train itself, it call only be inspected when the power train is taken apart. A physical demonstration…

Power Train · received Aug 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11678619

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?

Owners most often report power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan 900 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.