Does the 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 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 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 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 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2?

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

2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 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 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2. 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.

2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 recalls, newest first

February 18, 2004NHTSA 04V0630005,850 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Summary: On certain motorcycles, the muffler brackets could crack allowing the muffler to become loose and potentially separate from the main exhaust pipes.
Consequence: This could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the muffler brackets. Owner notification began on February 17, 2004. Owners should contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal1

Other Kawasaki VN1600-A2 years

2004 (1)

Other 2004 Kawasaki models

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Questions

Does the 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 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 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2 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 2004 Kawasaki VN1600-A2?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.