AI Damage2009 Kawasaki Zg1400a9f: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Kawasaki Zg1400a9f filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
There have been no incidents to date, per se, that is, no failures, crashes or injuries; however, the tire is wearing irregularly, and it is imparting poor handling characteristics to the vehicle, that is, the motorcycle.
The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the fuel system injector warning light was illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently and when contacting the dealer, the dealer advised he did not have the necessary tools to inspect the vehicle.
Took some time in heavy traffic to figure out cause of significantly reduced power, but was able to finally pry the lever back up with my foot. Much grinding/crunching felt as the lever crushed debris trapped in the linkage. This bike was previously recalled for this issue. This was the first time this happened.
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).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kawasaki Zg1400a9f?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, service brakes, tires. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (67%), knocking, grinding or other noise (33%), loss of power / limp mode (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Kawasaki Zg1400a9f?
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 2009 Kawasaki Zg1400a9f 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.
Other 2009 models
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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.