How many recalls does the 2012 Kawasaki Kl650e have?

The 2012 Kawasaki Kl650e has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Kawasaki Kl650e 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 Kl650e?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2012 Kawasaki Kl650e Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Kawasaki Kl650e. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“The balancer idle level spring broke and sent metal through the engine. After doing some reading I guess this is a common fail for all klr650s the aftermarket world came up with an upgrade to fix the flaw. The call it the doohickey repair. Why is kawasaki not taking care of the problem.”

ENGINE · reported 2015-05-15

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 Kl650e as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.