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2025 Kawasaki W230 recalls
4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2025 Kawasaki W230 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 02
- U.S. recalls
- 02
- Total campaigns
- 04
Transport Canada recalls
02- Lights And Instruments#2026353
165 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the turn signal bulbs may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the bulb(s) could fail, and the turn signal(s) may not work. Safety Risk: Turn signals that don't work may cause a person not to recognize when the rider intends to turn or change lanes and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the turn signal bulbs.
- Electrical#2025303
101 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the ground connection between the battery and the frame may not have been connected properly. As a result, the engine could stall while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Kawasaki advises not to drive your motorcycle until the recall repairs have been completed. Kawasaki will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to install a new wiring harness to connect the negative battery terminal to the engine and frame.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
02- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS#26V387000
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.
Remedy: 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.
- ENGINE#25V363000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2025 Kawasaki W230 VIN
A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.