How many recalls does the 2003 Kawasaki Kl650a17 have?

The 2003 Kawasaki Kl650a17 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Kawasaki Kl650a17 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 2003 Kawasaki Kl650a17?

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

2003 Kawasaki Kl650a17 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Kawasaki Kl650a17. 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. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“On my 2003 klr650, the idle shaft lever failed, causing the engine to surge and vibrate violently. Adjustment was impossible, and damage had occurred in the bottom end of my engine. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2013-10-04

“2003 kawasaki with engine failure customer states that he believes a recall action is warranted**nar**cc the tensioner spring broke while the consumer was driving to work. About 10 to 15 miles later, the broken spring became loose and deranged the cam drive chain causing valve to piston contact…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2007-04-05

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 2003 Kawasaki Kl650a17 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.