2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF recalls and problems

The 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kawasaki dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF recalls

Recall 12V-081: Structure

Reported Mar 1, 2012 · 793 vehicles affected · KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012 ex250jcf/a/al/l ninja 250, ex650ecf/l ninja 650 and kle650ccf/l versys motorcycles manufactured from september 13, 2011 through october 25, 2011. Due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the circlips on the footpeg mounting pins can break and fall off and cause the footpeg to detach from the motorcycle.

Risk: If the foot peg detaches, it could create a road hazard for other vehicle traffic and possibly distract the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger footpeg pin circlips, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,504 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 4,025 miles · reported May 13, 2014
The gear shifter mechanism snapped and left the vehicle stuck in second gear could not shift into any other gear or neutral this could be dangerous especially if passing or moving across traffic kawasaki did repair with bike in shop for 2 months.
Electrical System · at 6,504 miles · reported May 13, 2014
The horn after about 6000 had vibrated a hole in the radiator causing a leak the dealer and kawasaki said it was from laying the bike down the bike has never been laid down kawasaki and dealer refuse to repair under warranty I could have been burned.

Other Kawasaki EX250JCF years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF: 12V-081 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Kawasaki EX250JCF?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,504 miles.

Are Kawasaki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kawasaki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.