How many recalls does the 2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl have?

The 2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl 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 2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 793 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 12V081000 2012-03-01 793 affected

Defect

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EX250JCF/A/AL/L NINJA 250, EX650ECF/L NINJA 650 AND KLE650CCF/L VERSYS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2011. DUE TO ENGINE VIBRATION AND DAMAGE DURING ASSEMBLY, THE CIRCLIPS ON THE FOOTPEG MOUNTING PINS CAN BREAK AND FALL OFF AND…

Consequence

IF THE FOOT PEG DETACHES, IT COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLY DISTRACT THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER FOOTPEG PIN CIRCLIPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki ex650ecfl motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at 35 mph, the rear break pedal failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver was unable to stop the motorcycle and crashed into a wall. The driver…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2012-10-17

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki ex650ecfl motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at 35 mph, the rear break pedal failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver was unable to stop the motorcycle and crashed into a wall. The driver…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2012-10-17

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 2012 Kawasaki Ex650ecfl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.