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2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2016 Kawasaki Concours 14, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seats3
Service Brakes1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,700 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 2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 complaints

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

Seats · at 12,000 miles · reported Feb 14, 2020
Seat becomes unlatched during normal operation. Seat latch becomes unlatched while riding even after securing the seat and verifying it is locked in place. I repeatedly find the seat unlatched and now check before every ride. Unlatched seat could lead to loss of control.
Service Brakes · at 2,700 miles · reported Nov 16, 2017
While attempting to use the rear brakes only while negotiating a turn, the braking system (Abs+traction control+linked brakes) applied far too much brake power to the front wheel via the linked braking system. This nearly caused me to collide with another car and a bus. The linked braking system applies far too much pressure to the front brakes, and the ABS system applies itself in a manner that interferes with smooth operation in the corner. Were it not for extensive formal training and decades of experience as a rider, I would have been unable to control the motorcycle, likely resulting in a…
Seats · at 2,500 miles · reported May 23, 2017
Seat becomes unlatched while riding. This could cause loss of control of the motorcycle. Design of the seat lock and latching mechanism is defective.
Seats · at 1,000 miles · reported Feb 21, 2017
This motorcycle seat latches to the motorcycle frame on the rear of the seat, and keeps coming unlatched during normal riding. This could cause the rider seating to become unstable and allow turning forces to dismount the rider and/or cause seating instability.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 Kawasaki Concours 14 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Kawasaki Concours 14?

Owners report seats problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,700 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.