Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
- Latches/locks/linkages5
- Service brakes5
- Structure4
- Equipment3
- Equipment adaptive/mobility2
- Suspension2
- Power train1
- Tires1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 12 2008 Concours 14 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 10 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14.
| 2009012 16 Jan 2009 | Brakes On certain motorcycles, small stones or other road debris can become trapped between the brake pedal and the rear brake master cylinder actuating rod. This can… |
| 2008057 18 Feb 2008 | Other On certain motorcycles, the pivot pin for the latches that secure the saddlebags to the vehicle can break if force is applied to either saddlebag such as in the… |
| 2008058 18 Feb 2008 | Other On certain motorcycles, the rear carrier platform could break if a Kawasaki Genuine Accessory Luggage System is installed on the carrier and a passenger leans a… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Kawasaki told its dealers about the 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10025864 | KAWASAKI: REPAIR ONLY AS REQUIRED ON HEADLIGHT AIMING KNOB FOR 2008 CONCOURS 14/14ABS (ZG1400A8F/L, B8F/L). *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)