2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 5 Vulcan 900 model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 1 involved a crash.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
No safety recalls on file.
Representative owner complaints: engine
1 report, newest first. Show all
Engine, Jul 22, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KAWASAKI VN900D. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR AND THE CLUTCH WAS ACTIVATED, THE ENGINE REVVED INDEPENDENTLY INTO HIGH GEAR AND THE THROTTLE SEIZED. WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB AND A PARKED VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2. UPDATED 09/14/15*LJ UPDATED 12/05/2017*CN