How many recalls does the 1993 Kawasaki Ex500 have?

The 1993 Kawasaki Ex500 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1993 Kawasaki Ex500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1993 Kawasaki Ex500?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1993 Kawasaki Ex500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Kawasaki Ex500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The flywheel (rotor/generator) of a 1993 kawasaki ex500, , manufactured in such a way that the magnets on the rotor itself will break apart. A licensed mechanic has told me that it could pose a possible safety hazard concerning that if part of the magnet where to become jammed it could seize the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2008-05-07

“On exhaust pipe, black paint is bubbling and peeling. Peeled hot paint flies into other riders face and eyes. Please describe details. Tt”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Kawasaki Ex500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.