Does the 2026 Kawasaki W230 have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 1 for the 2026 Kawasaki W230. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2026 Kawasaki W230?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2026 Kawasaki W230 recalls

2 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2026 Kawasaki W230 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 01
Total campaigns: 02

Transport Canada recalls

Lights And Instruments#2026353July 20, 2026
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.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS#26V387000June 12, 2026
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.

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 2026 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.

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