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Kawasaki VN1500 recalls by year

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

3 recalls found for the Kawasaki VN1500 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 12 owner complaints. Choose a model year:

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Kawasaki VN150001
2001 Kawasaki VN150003
2000 Kawasaki VN150002
1999 Kawasaki VN150012
1998 Kawasaki VN150001
1997 Kawasaki VN150022
1996 Kawasaki VN150011

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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.

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Newest Kawasaki VN1500 recalls

  • Apr 6, 199999V067000Fuel system, gasoline2,779 vehicles
    Kawasaki Drifter and VN1500

    Vehicle description: motorcycles (VN1500-J1/l) equipped with a digital fuel injection system and a vehicle-down sensor.

  • Dec 16, 199797V233000Power train544 vehicles
    Kawasaki VN1500 and Vulcan

    Vehicle description: motorcycles.

  • Jan 15, 199797V007000Electrical system5,208 vehicles
    Kawasaki VN1500 and Vulcan Classic

    Pressure on the battery ground lead (the crimped and soldered termination of the battery cable) from the base of the operator's seat can cause the battery terminal to short out…

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