AI Damage2011 Kawasaki Concours 14: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Brakes will suddenly and very abruptly grab much more than needed if the front and rear are applied at the same time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kawasaki concours 14. The contact stated that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 12v134000 (electrical system); however the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was not a part being produced for the recall remedy repair.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Concours 14 has 6 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2011 Kawasaki Concours 14 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.