2008 Kawasaki Versys Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Kawasaki Versys. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“I have a 2008 kawasaki versys and the mirrors move around,they will not stay at a fixed point. I think it is a safety issue nd would like kawasaki to fix this problem. *tr”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · reported 2009-09-28

“2008 kawasaki versys motorcycle mirrors come loose and spin while underway. Occurs randomly after re-alignment and tightening internal and external nuts. This is a major safety concern when riding this motorcycle and the manufacturer/dealer should replace the existing mirrors with ones that do not…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2009-07-10

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki versys motorcycle. While driving 70 mph, the rear tire blew out. He was able to drive to the emergency lane. The tire shop stated that the failure was caused by a defective tech international valve stem and replaced the tire. There were previous tire failures on…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2009-07-01

“The problem: left mirror on the kawasaki versys motorcycle will not hold its position. Frequency: this is an ongoing problem. It effects my motorcycle about every 4 rides. From what I have read this is a normal frequency of occurrence. This issue renders the mirror useless and a major distraction.…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2009-02-15

“The mirrors on my 2008 kawasaki versys motorcycle (bought in september, now with about 325 miles on it) will not stay as set: as I drive they loosen and flop around so that I have no rearward vision, unless I hold the mirror with my hand, which I don't believe is safe. I reported this to my…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2008-09-14

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kawasaki versys (na) motorcycle. The contact dropped the vehicle approximately five times while it was stationary. The ignition module was spinning and he could not remove the key from the ignition. In addition, the vehicle could not be started. The dealer stated that…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-07-03
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 2008 Kawasaki Versys as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.