How many recalls does the 2012 Kawasaki Vn1700 have?

The 2012 Kawasaki Vn1700 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Kawasaki Vn1700 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 2012 Kawasaki Vn1700?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2012 Kawasaki Vn1700 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Kawasaki Vn1700. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“While driving along at about 80mph in 6th gear, there was a tremendous grinding noise and the bike dropped out of gear. Would not go back into gear. After troubleshooting and complete tear down at dealership, the final drive pulley inner teeth and the transmission output shaft spline teeth were…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-08-09

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 2012 Kawasaki Vn1700 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.