Does the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. 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 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L 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 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L?

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

2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L 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 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L. 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.

2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L recalls, newest first

January 12, 2004NHTSA 04V0230006,958 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: On certain 2003 vulcan 1500 classic, 1500 drifter, 2003-2004 1500 mean streak, 2003 1600 classic, and 2003-2004 nomad fl model motorcycles, high oil pressure upon a cold start-up can deform the oil filter cartridge.
Consequence: This could cause oil to leak from the oil filter, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil filter. Owner notification began on February 2, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-949-770-0400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Kawasaki VN1500-L4L years

2003 (1)

Other 2003 Kawasaki models

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Questions

Does the 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. 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 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L 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 2003 Kawasaki VN1500-L4L?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.