Does the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan?

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

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan. 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.

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan recalls, newest first

October 19, 2010NHTSA 10V5070006,187 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vulcan motorcycles. The engine may stall if the rider is coasting with the clutch pulled in due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ECU).
Consequence: Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECU with one containing revised settings to address the engine stalling. The safety recall began on November 1, 2010. Owners may contact kawasaki consumer services department at 1-866-802-9381.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine1
Engine and engine cooling1
Hydraulic1
Power train1
Power train › Driveline1

Other Kawasaki Vulcan years

Other 2009 Kawasaki models

Most recalled 2009 vehicles

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2009 Blue Bird Vision (28 recalls)
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2009 Freightliner Cascadia (24 recalls)
2009 Spartan Gladiator (23 recalls)

All of 2009’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 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 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan?: 5 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.