Does the 1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1989 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 1989 Kawasaki KZ1000?

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

1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 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 1989 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.

1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 recalls, newest first

April 11, 1991NHTSA 91V0570001,879 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Clutch assembly

Summary: A misalignment of an oil supply hole in a bushing prevents oil delivery to a portion of the clutch activating mechanism.
Consequence: Inconsistent clutch operations caused by lack of oildelivery to clutch activating mechanism could cause unexpected loss of vehiclecontrol.
Remedy: Replace defective needle bearing races as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Kawasaki KZ1000 years

Other 1989 Kawasaki models

Questions

Does the 1989 Kawasaki KZ1000 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: 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 1989 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 1989 Kawasaki KZ1000?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.