Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650 peaked in 2022, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2022 Kawasaki KLR650
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Aug 30, 2022 to Aug 30, 2022.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2022 motorcycle
Severity index0.02022 motorcycles average 8.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 Kawasaki KLR650
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 30, 2022Failure Aug 30, 2022Norfolk, VAElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system
After driving for 1.5 hours the engine will not start. There's less than 600 miles driven.
NHTSA complaint 11481956
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- MC24-01 Jan 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Information about a shipping bracket attaching the motorcycle to the crate can cause damage to the motorcycle fuel tank if removed. - MC21-03 Oct 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some newly-released 2022 Kawasaki models require “service activation” in KVCS before delivery to the customer. - MC21-03_REV Sep 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Kawasaki has required a service activation in some newly-released 2022 in KVCS before delivery to the customer. - MC21-03 Jul 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Kawasaki has required a service activation in some newly-released 2022 in KVCS before delivery to the customer.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.