The 2009 Kawasaki Kl650e has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 32,334 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 16,167 MY 2008-2009 KLR 650 (KL650E8F/L, KL650E9F/L) MOTORCYCLES. WIRES IN THE WIRING HARNESS MIGHT BE DAMAGED DUE TO RUBBING CONTACT WITH A PORTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE CREATING A RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING09V0590002009-02-1916,167 affected
Defect
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 16,167 MY 2008-2009 KLR 650 (KL650E8F/L, KL650E9F/L) MOTORCYCLES. THE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY IS SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE BY TWO BOLTS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT HEAT EXPANSION CYCLES OF THE MUFFLER, COMBINED WITH VIBRATION FROM VEHICLE OPERATION MAY CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE MUFFLER MOUNTING…
Consequence
IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN COMPLETELY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MUFFLER TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, CREATING A RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PAINT FROM THE MUFFLER MOUNT TABS AND REPLACE THE MOUNT BOLTS, NUT, AND WASHER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 866-802-9381.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v062000 (electrical system:wiring) however, was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and it failed to start. The contact was eventually able to start the vehicle; however after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the metal bracket attached to the generator was extremely sharp and was…”
“2009 klr 650 with only 7k miles, engine cut off suddenly at highway speed. Mechanics reporting the entire engine will need to be replaced due to excessive oil usage causing damage in all parts of engine. *kb”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki kl650e motorcycle. While traveling at night approximately 55 mph, the engine completely stalled with the loss of the electrical system. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id…”
“The wiring harness rubbed in two different places on the motorcycle that lead to a neutral light staying on and the turn signal to not activate. The bike wiring harness had a previous recall that was completed by kawasaki on march of 2009. Kawasaki factory rep. Came in to the dealership to…”
“New 09 kawasaki klr650 bought from ridersville cycle in berkeley springs, wv. On initial ride oil drain plug came out, draining oil, leading to engine seizing while traveling at 55mph, but for the quick reactions of the rider, a serious accident would have pursued. Dealer/manufacturer error for…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Kawasaki Kl650e as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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