2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan years
- Not enough data 6th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan. That ranks 6th out of 14 Vulcan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 6,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 6,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vulcan motorcycles. The engine may stall if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu).
Risk: Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ecu with one containing revised settings to address the engine stalling. The safety recall began on november 1, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.
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.
2009 kawasaki vulcan. Consumer writes in regards to engine stalling recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he took the motorcycle back to the dealer several times, due to the stalling issue. Finally, while riding the bike one day, it stalled again. Only this time, the consumer had an accident, and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki vulcan 1700 voyager motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding the bike, there was a loud whistling noise emitted continuously. The bike was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the engine under drive pulley…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki vulcan. The contact stated that the vehicle would become stuck in third and fifth gears, causing difficulty when attempting to brake. The contact would have to pop the vehicle out of gear and re-engage. The dealer adjusted the clutch in an attempt to correct the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki vulcan. While the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the drive belt had a cut in it length-wise. The reason for the cut was that there was no protective shield for the top portion of the drive belt. The contact stated that a rock lodged in…
The kawasaki vulcan 1700 voyager - 2009 generates excessive heat. I received second degree burns from it. Kawasaki admitted there was a problem and provided a heat shield kit that did nothing to reduce the heat but moved it to the passenger-rider. Kawasaki has done nothing to this model year…
Other Kawasaki Vulcan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vulcan | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Vulcan | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Vulcan | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 Vulcan | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Vulcan | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 Vulcan | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Vulcan | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Vulcan | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Vulcan | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 Vulcan | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Vulcan | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 Vulcan | 9 | 0 |
| 1995 Vulcan | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Owners most often report power train, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.