2009 Kawasaki Klr650 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Kawasaki Klr650. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The klr 650 rear signal lights are made with defective rubber that causes them to break and dangle by the electrical wires. Some of the 2008 models were recalled, mine is a 2009. I contacted kawasaki and they said there is not an open recall for this issue and contacted the local dealer and they…”
“The klr 650 rear signal lights are made with defective rubber that causes them to break and dangle by the electrical wires. Some of the 2008 models were recalled, mine is a 2009. I contacted kawasaki and they said there is not an open recall for this issue and contacted the local dealer and they…”
“It is my firm belief that this vehicle (2009 klr manufactured in oct. 2008) should also be recalled for the wiring harness as the previous model (2008 klr) was. The vehicle will loose power/electricity to the spark plug when the handlebars are turned which in turn moves the wiring/wiring harness.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki klr650. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the motorcycle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The…”
“This complaint does not represent an incident with my personal vehicle. The kawasaki klr650 series, all models spanning all mfg years, suffer from a weak chain tensioner assembly for the counterbalance shafts. This is an internal engine component. On the internet, this assembly is referred to as…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki klr650 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The motorcycle was not able to restart. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that…”
“This `09 klr 650 was purchased used from guy who bought it new having approx. 8000 mi. My biggest complaint is possibly due to engine mounting and vibration whereas found exhaust manifold clamp had vibrated loose and detached from engine exhaust port. Another time found one of the side frame bolts…”
“This `09 klr 650 was purchased used from guy who bought it new having approx. 8000 mi. My biggest complaint is possibly due to engine mounting and vibration whereas found exhaust manifold clamp had vibrated loose and detached from engine exhaust port. Another time found one of the side frame bolts…”
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 Klr650 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.