2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While driving about 55 mph on the highway motorcycle stalled. Driver tried to restart the motorcycle, but it wouldn't turn over he walked the motorcycle over to the shoulder. Then it was towed to the dealership. But the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak”
“Consumer called complaining about having problem with the drive shaft. Please provide further information. Ts”
“Welding to drive shaft was improperly done resulting in a rear end click noise. *tt”
“While driving 30mph heard clunking noise. When hitting pothole noise stopped. .dealer notified, and said nothing was wrong. *ak”
“Rear end is making a popping and clicking noises while driving. Vehicle been to dealer, and problem is still occurring. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak”
“The front end of the motorcycle made a loud noise. Upon inspection of the motorcycle by the dealership, they indicated the front wheel was wobbling and the spacer bar was mobile also. The spacer bar was tightened, however 2 weeks later, the front end seized up and the bike flipped over. *jb the…”
“The front end of the motorcycle made a loud noise. Upon inspection of the motorcycle by the dealership, they indicated the front wheel was wobbling and the spacer bar was mobile also. The spacer bar was tightened, however 2 weeks later, the front end seized up and the bike flipped over. *jb the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.