2006 Kawasaki Vn1600d6f problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2005-11-23 · 0502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new brake line washers. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2005-11-23 · 0501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new brake line washers. *nm
What owners report
2021-03-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15,000 mi“i took my 2006 kawasaki in to get serviced and they told me my gas tank was leaking from the bottom left side (sitting on the bike) of the tank. after further investigation i found others out there with the same issue. vulcan forums and vulcan riders association both have people reporting the same issue. in 2003 kawasaki issued a recall for the ta…”
2010-11-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages · 17,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 kawasaki nomad vn1660d6f. the contact stated that the engine stalled when the clutch was engaged due to an improper setting of the engine control unit (ecu). this is the same consequence stated in recall #10v507000 for the service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages. the contact called the manufacturer regarding this i…”
2008-08-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,651 mi“this failure is on the gas tank of a 2006 kawasaki nomad 1600. raw fuel is leaking out of the gas tank at the bottom most portion of the tank by the brackets that are welded to the tank to secure it to the frame of the motorcycle. this is the same problem that the 2003 kawasaki 1600 line of motorcycles was recall for in 2007. this bike was manufact…”
2006-03-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 350 mi“gas leak at top of tank around filler neck. leak remains until tank is only 1/4-1/3 full. seems to come from vent hole on right side of filler, under cap. this leak may have ruined the paint finish as well. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.