2009 Kawasaki Versys Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Kawasaki Versys. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
4
VISIBILITY
2
EQUIPMENT
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

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

“The side mirrors for my kawasaki versys has had repeated failures. I've had to try to repair and then replace the mirrors multiple times. The mirror can not be tightened and hat speeds > 30mph the wind pushes the mirror all the way in making it inoperable. I've tired to have repair shops fix but…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2013-07-17

“The side mirrors for my kawasaki versys has had repeated failures. I've had to try to repair and then replace the mirrors multiple times. The mirror can not be tightened and hat speeds > 30mph the wind pushes the mirror all the way in making it inoperable. I've tired to have repair shops fix but…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2013-07-17

“Kawasaki versys motorcycle has side mirrors that are always shaking while driving so it is hard to see and identify the traffic behind you clearly. *tr”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · reported 2012-02-24

“Rear view mirrors loosen during ride, even after tightening, which makes it unsafe to see behind. I have tightened the bolts several times and looked online for advice. Apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle and believe the manufacturer should repair. Although I have one date below,…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2011-06-23

“Rear view mirrors loosen during ride, even after tightening, which makes it unsafe to see behind. I have tightened the bolts several times and looked online for advice. Apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle and believe the manufacturer should repair. Although I have one date below,…”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · reported 2011-06-23

“Tl*the contact owns a 2009 kawasaki versys. The contact stated that the mirrors would not remain stationary. The wind pushed against the mirror and pushed them back toward him while he was driving. He tried to tighten the mirrors and it broke. The vehicle had not been inspected. The contact…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2010-04-18

“2009 kawasaki versys motorcycle lefthand mirror comes loose and spins while underway. Occurs approximately every ride at highway speeds, even after re-alignment and tightening internal and external nuts. *tr”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2009-09-30

“2009 kawasaki versys motorcycle lefthand mirror comes loose and spins while underway. Occurs approximately every ride at highway speeds, even after re-alignment and tightening internal and external nuts. *tr”

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · reported 2009-09-30
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 2009 Kawasaki Versys as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.