1999 Kawasaki Vn1500g1 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Kawasaki Vn1500g1. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 kawasaki vn1500g1. Whenever the vehicle is started, the oil light illuminates followed by a tapping noise coming from the upper end of the motorcycle. The vehicle has not been inspected; however, the dealer stated that he needed a new motor because the oil pump may be…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2008-08-14

“I was going for a day ride rolled out the bike did a once over and warm up. Upon departure I was approximately 1//4 mi. Away traveling at 35 mph. And the oil light came on. I was able to shut down in a quick and safe manner. Initial inspection showed oil level at proper level. Further inspection…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2006-04-16
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 1999 Kawasaki Vn1500g1 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.