NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2009 Kawasaki Concours 14 owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14, describing incidents dated July 25, 2012 to April 20, 2021.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 6 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11413151 · Filed April 21, 2021
DURING A STOP IF THE REAR BRAKE ABS IS ACTIVATED BECAUSE OF LOSS OF TRACTION, THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME FROZEN AND NO REAR BRAKE WILL BE AVAILABLE. ADDITIONALLY NO ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES. SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, STATES ALL SYSTEMS ARE GOOD AND THE ABS MOTOR IS…
ODI #11234355 · Filed July 24, 2019
ABS PUMP FAILURE WITH NO WARNING LIGHT. REAR BRAKE LEVER FROZE UP AND DOES NOT DEPRESS MAKING THE REAR BRAKES UNUSABLE
ODI #11006779 · Filed July 21, 2017
REAR BRAKE LOCKS AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY INPUT TO THE PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY. ABLE TO FREE IT UP OR IT DOES IT BY ITSELF AFTER A FEW MINUTES NOT RIDING IT. ABS LIGHT IS NEVER ILLUMINATED FRONT BRAKE NOT AFFECTED CAN HAPPEN AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RIDING OR UPWARDS OF AN HALF HOUR 45 MINUTES. CAN HAPPEN…

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Police Use Modifications/Electrical System Issues

NHTSA #15V117000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported February 27, 2015 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 194 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Kawasaki campaign MC15-02 · Owners notified April 13, 2015 · Vehicles built May 8, 2008 – February 20, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.

Safety consequence

If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Police Use Modifications/Various Safety Issues

NHTSA #13V387000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice

Reported August 27, 2013 · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 337 vehicles

Owners notified August 21, 2013

Defect description

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.

Safety consequence

These issues increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Brake Pedal and Guard Gap

NHTSA #12V343000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported July 20, 2012 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 13,289 vehicles

Owners notified July 27, 2012 · Vehicles built April 13, 2007 – April 11, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.

Safety consequence

If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. The safety recall began on July 37, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE

NHTSA #12V134000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported March 30, 2012 · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Potentially affected: 273 vehicles

Owners notified April 5, 2012

Defect description

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 CONCOURS 14 POLICE MOTORCYCLES. THE ADDITIONAL POLICE ACCESSORIES MAY CAUSE THE 30-AMP MAIN FUSE TO BLOW. ALSO, THE ADDITIONAL POLICE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE LEADING TO A SHORT, WHICH MAY BLOW THE MAIN FUSE.

Safety consequence

IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO MITIGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Kawasaki Concours 14.

Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #11413151

Incident: April 20, 2021 · Filed: April 21, 2021

DURING A STOP IF THE REAR BRAKE ABS IS ACTIVATED BECAUSE OF LOSS OF TRACTION, THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME FROZEN AND NO REAR BRAKE WILL BE AVAILABLE. ADDITIONALLY NO ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES. SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN, STATES ALL SYSTEMS ARE GOOD AND THE ABS MOTOR IS DEFECTIVE.

Service Brakes

ODI #11234355

Incident: July 19, 2019 · Filed: July 24, 2019

ABS PUMP FAILURE WITH NO WARNING LIGHT. REAR BRAKE LEVER FROZE UP AND DOES NOT DEPRESS MAKING THE REAR BRAKES UNUSABLE

Service Brakes

ODI #11006779

Incident: June 3, 2017 · Filed: July 21, 2017

REAR BRAKE LOCKS AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY INPUT TO THE PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY. ABLE TO FREE IT UP OR IT DOES IT BY ITSELF AFTER A FEW MINUTES NOT RIDING IT. ABS LIGHT IS NEVER ILLUMINATED FRONT BRAKE NOT AFFECTED CAN HAPPEN AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RIDING OR UPWARDS OF AN HALF HOUR 45 MINUTES. CAN HAPPEN RIDING CITY AND HIGHWAYS AT ALL SPEEDS. NEVER HAPPENED STATIONARY

Service Brakes

ODI #10836372

Incident: February 8, 2016 · Filed: February 16, 2016

REAR BRAKE LEVER WOULD GET STUCK WHEN APPLYING REAR BRAKES. NOW I HAVE NO REAR BRAKES. ABS PUMP HAS FAILED, NO BRAKE PRESSURE AFTER THE PUMP TO THE REAR BRAKES. THERE IS PRESSURE BEFORE THE PUMP, BUT NONE AFTER THE PUMP.

Engine

ODI #10701810

Fire

Incident: February 28, 2015 · Filed: March 25, 2015

ON MARCH 28,15. ON A SATURDAY MORNING ABOUT 9:30AM. I JUST LEFT MY GARAGE WHERE I PARK MY MOTORCYCLE. IT IS COVERED SECURELY WITH A BIKE BARN AND A MOTORCYCLE COVER. WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE. EVERYTHING SOUND OKAY AND NORMAL. AND THE NIGHT BEFORE I LEFT WORK IN THE FRIDAY EVENING GOING HOME. EVERY THING SEEMS OKAY. WHEN THE NEXT DAY. WHEN I LEFT MY APARTMENT GARAGE. I HAD WAITED FOR THE GREEN LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN ABOUT 1 AND HALF BLOCKS FROM MY APARTMENT. I NOTICE A SIZZLING SOUND. AND THEN SMELL LIKE SMOKE. AND ALL IN A SUDDEN. THERE WAS WHITE OR LIGHT BLUISH COLOR. COVERING ALL OVER ME. THIS CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE. AND ALSO MY PIPE. AND THE MOTORCYCLE HAD SEIZED. WHEN I HAD STOP AT THE STOP LIGHT. TO MAKE A LEFT TURN TO GO HOME. I HAD TO START THE MOTORCYCLE UP AGAIN. AS I RODE IT CLOSELY TO MY APARTMENT GARAGE. THE SMOKE GOTTEN WORSE. I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD CALLED WHERE I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE. HONDA OF HOLLYWOOD. THE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR NAMED FERNANDO TOLD ME. I CAN NOT GET THERE TOWING SERVICE. BECAUSE HE WAS TOWING OTHER MOTORCYCLE. BECAUSE OF THE NEW MOTORCYCLE MERGER. SO I HAD TO WAIT TO THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. TO GET IT TOWED THERE. WHEN HE TURN MY MOTORCYCLE ON. HE TOLD ME. THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIG JOB. THIS DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT WITH THE ENGINE. FOR TWO WEEKS. THEY DIDN'T CALL ME. I HAD TO CALL THEM. HE TOLD ME. THE REASONS WHY THEY DIDN'T WORK ON MY MOTORCYCLE. IS THEY JUST GOTTEN THE WORD. THEY WILL NO LONGER SERVICE KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES. SO I HAD TO LOOK INTO THE INTERNET TO FIND ANOTHER MC SERVICE. THAT CAN WARRANTY SERVICE MY MC. WHICH IS PACIFIC POWER SPORTS IN MARINA DEL REY. THE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR NAMED: OSCAR. TOLD ME DON'T WORRY. THIS IS ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER. HE HAS NOT WORKED ON MY MC. TELLING ME TODAY. 3/25/15. I HAVE TO PAY ABOUT $390.00 TO FIX. I HAVE A 4 YEAR WARRANTY. IF IT IS NOT A WARRANTY PROBLEM ETC. *TR

Service Brakes

ODI #10578646

Incident: March 26, 2014 · Filed: April 9, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2009 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V343000( SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC , STRUCTURE ) WHICH ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,500.

Service Brakes

ODI #10470379

Incident: July 25, 2012 · Filed: August 13, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V343000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN EXPLAINED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO EVALUATE THE SPACE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GUARD BEFORE PERFORMING THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THE RECALL INDICATED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER AND DOES NOT MENTION AN EVALUATION. THE CONTACT WANTED THE PART REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.

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