2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2001-07-18 · 180701 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on eligible units coolant can seep out of the coolant reserve tank because the rubber cap does not seal properly against the filler neck. nlm
What owners report
2003-10-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“while driving about 55 mph on the highway motorcycle stalled. driver tried to restart the motorcycle, but it wouldn't turn over he walked the motorcycle over to the shoulder. then it was towed to the dealership. but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak…”
2003-03-27 · Tires · 💥 crash“the front end of the motorcycle made a loud noise. upon inspection of the motorcycle by the dealership, they indicated the front wheel was wobbling and the spacer bar was mobile also. the spacer bar was tightened, however 2 weeks later, the front end seized up and the bike flipped over. *jb the front tire failed and caused the bike to fall. …”
2002-12-05 · Suspension:rear“consumer called complaining about having problem with the drive shaft. please provide further information. ts…”
2002-11-21 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft“welding to drive shaft was improperly done resulting in a rear end click noise. *tt…”
2002-08-29 · Suspension:rear“rear end is making a popping and clicking noises while driving. vehicle been to dealer, and problem is still occurring. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak…”
2002-08-22 · Suspension“while driving 30mph heard clunking noise. when hitting pothole noise stopped. .dealer notified, and said nothing was wrong. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.