How many recalls does the 2001 Kawasaki Vn1500 have?

The 2001 Kawasaki Vn1500 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Kawasaki Vn1500 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 2001 Kawasaki Vn1500?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2001 Kawasaki Vn1500 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Kawasaki Vn1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Oil leak left front corner of front cylinder. *bf engine had to be removed to replace the cam. Resealed rear cylinder head cover. *tt”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2003-07-11

“While driving in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears hear a loud noise.*ak”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2002-06-25

“Prestige motor sport, 4011 forest park, st. Louis, mo 63108 [REDACTED]. Vulcan, 1500, 2001 or kawasaki, 1500, 2001. Charges for recall repairs by manufacturer through the dealer. Reall # mc 0203 051502.*ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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 2001 Kawasaki Vn1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.