Does the 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, power train. 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 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 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 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000?

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

1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000. 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.

1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 recalls, newest first

November 18, 1981NHTSA 81V14000011,978 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary: The balance weights which are attached to the front wheel of the motorcycle may cause the front tire to leak air slowly. If the air pressure gets low enough, the tire may shift on the rim and deflate rapidly.
Remedy: Existing weights will be replaced with new weights that will not interfere with the sealing properties of the tire.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 7, 1981NHTSA 81V11900014,677 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Summary: The bolt which secures the drive chain sprocket to the transmission output shaft may loosen during normal operation. If this bolt comes loose, the sprocket may separate from the shaft, resulting in lock-up of rear wheel.
Remedy: Dealer will ensure that the proper torque (58 ft. Lb.) is applied to the bolt and a system of interlocking washers will be installed to prevent the bolt from loosening. This will be done without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Kawasaki KZ1000 years

Other 1982 Kawasaki models

Questions

Does the 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, power train. 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 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000 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 1982 Kawasaki KZ1000?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.