There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 1
- Wheels › Rim — 1
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 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 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Oct 18, 2022
My 2005 Kawasaki vulcan 1600 nomad have gas tank is leaking, and I looked on the internet and I saw that many people have this problem, is there a recall? The gas tank leaks in the left corner of the tank under the seat? Please let me know, and thank you for all you support.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Aug 27, 2022
My 2005 Vulcan 1600 has recent started seeping fuel from the bottom tabs that are welded onto the gas tank and is slowly progressively getting worse
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 2,703 miles · reported May 19, 2008
The contact owns a 2007 (Na) kawasaki vulcan. On two separate occasions, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the middle of the vehicle. The dealer stated that a belt wax on the drive belt was needed; however, the noise still persists. The current mileage was 2,821 and failure mileage was 2,703.
Wheels · at 12,000 miles · reported Nov 18, 2005
Front tire of motorcycle wears very unevenly not allowing full contact of rubber to meet the road. This creates a dangerous situation as tire is not fully contacting the road surface. It has done this since bike was new and on two sets of tires. I think the rim may be the problem causing this uneven wear. I had two different dealers install tires with the same identical results of poor road contact. Kawasaki of kingman arizona and kawasaki of rapid city, south dakota.
Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported Nov 18, 2005
Motorcycle keeps burning up batteries once each six months and the low beam headlight bulb burns out every 3,000 miles. This has been an ongoing problem since I bought the bike in february of 2005. Even main headlight fuse has burned leaving me stranded at night. The bulb burns in daytime and I have no headlight and I do not know it. I had to use a tow truck due to battery being cooked it left me stranded in reno, nevada. Dealer did not replace the battery on warranty and charged me $150 for the battery. These problems make this motorcycle very dangerous to ride. Battery failed twice…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 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.