2010 Kawasaki Vulcan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Vulcan years?

Vulcan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V507000BrakesOctober 19, 2010 · 6,187 units

Defect

KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VULCAN MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE MAY STALL IF THE RIDER IS COASTING WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN DUE TO AN IMPROPER SETTING OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU).

Consequence

ENGINE STALLING COULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU WITH ONE CONTAINING REVISED SETTINGS TO ADDRESS THE ENGINE STALLING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI CONSUMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 1-866-802-9381.

2010 Kawasaki Vulcan — common questions

Is the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2010 compare to other Vulcan years?

Does the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan have recalls?

2010 Kawasaki Vulcan — common questions

Is the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan reliable?

Does the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan have recalls?

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