Does the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kawasaki dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650?

116 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Kawasaki been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Kawasaki dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Kawasaki KLR650 recalls, newest first

June 7, 2007NHTSA 07V2440005 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Summary: On certain motorcycles, the spring retaining pin on the frame may not have been completely welded in place and could fall out, allowing the sidestand to drop into the "parking" position.
Consequence: If this occurred while the vehicle was in motion, a crash could occur.
Remedy: Kawasaki will repurchase these motorcycles. The recall began on June 1, 2007. All dealers/owners have been notified.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 116 complaints about the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Exterior lighting79
Structure8
Engine and engine cooling6
Exterior lighting › Turn signal6
Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber6

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Other 2008 Kawasaki models

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Questions

Does the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kawasaki dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Kawasaki KLR650?: 116 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.