2020 Kawasaki W800 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Kawasaki W800 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,234 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22V122000 2022-03-03 1,660 affected
Defect

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 EJ800C and 2020-2022 EJ800D motorcycles. The harness securing the vehicle's horn may break due to engine vibration, causing the horn to become inoperable.

Consequence

An inoperable horn may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the horn, the horn mount bracket, and the horn harness, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 4, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in May 2022. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21V819000 2021-10-18 574 affected
Defect

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2020 W800 CAFE (EJ800C), and 2020-2021 W800 (EJ800D) motorcycles. The exhaust pipe nuts may not be tightened properly, possibly resulting in the exhaust pipe nuts and collar falling off the motorcycle.

Consequence

The exhaust pipe nuts and collar may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the gaskets and the collars, and reinstall the muffler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC21-07.

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 2020 Kawasaki W800 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.