2025 Kawasaki W230 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:bulbs 2026-06-12 · campaign 26V387000 · 840 vehicles
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 W230 motorcycles. The turn signal light bulbs may contain foreign material or have cracks, resulting in light bulb failure.
Risk: A front or rear turn signal that does not illuminate to indicate the rider's direction of travel increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at (855) 878-4217. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC26-08.
Electrical System:wiring 2025-06-23 · campaign 25V363000 · 482 vehicles
Defect: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2025 BJ230A (W230 ABS) motorcycles. The electrical ground connection between the battery and frame may become unstable and result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: KMC will replace the battery harness and secure the ground connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 12, 2025. KMC's number for this recall is MC25-06.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.