KYMCO motorcycle recalls: 3 NHTSA campaigns

What gets recalled on this brand

Campaigns grouped by the system NHTSA files them under. Treat the top of this list as a pre-trip inspection hint for a KYMCO, not as a fault report on your own bike.

Reported in 2020 (1)

• 20V35000012 June 2020Service brakes, hydraulic

  Models: LIKE 150I

  KYMCO USA (KYMCO) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Like 150i scooters. Excessive grease applied to the ABS sensor magnetic ring may cause the deterioration of the magnetic ring, resulting in ABS failure.

  Risk: Without ABS, controlling the scooter in an emergency stopping scenario may be affected, increasing risk of a crash.

  Remedy: KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will clean the speed sensor sleeve and replace the magnetic ring in the speed sensor, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417. KYMCO's recall number for this recall is Like150-2020-Recall.

Reported in 2019 (1)

• 19V03700016 January 2019Fuel system, gasoline

  Models: LIKE 150I

  KYMCO USA (KYMCO) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Like 150i motorcycles. The fuel pump may leak fuel from the electrical connection area when the tank is full.

  Risk: A fuel pump leak from around the electrical connection area has an increased risk of a fire.

  Remedy: KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.

Reported in 2015 (1)

• 15V58300022 September 2015Service brakes, hydraulic

  Models: SUPER 8-150 X

  KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Super 8-50 X and 2015 Super 8-150 X road scooters manufactured February 6, 2015, to September 15, 2015. In the affected models, the front hydraulic brake hose may be improperly routed, and as a result, the brake hose may contact the front tire when the front suspension is compressed.

  Risk: If the hydraulic brake hose contacts the tire, the hose may rupture, resulting in a loss of front brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the two brake hose securing brackets, free of charge. . Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.

Before the next long ride

A recall is a dealer job, but the pre-trip check around it is yours. KYMCO bikes still need the same roll of tools once you are out of range of one.

• KYMCO fastener profile at a glance
• What tools do I need for a KYMCO?
• Shake the kit down before the trip
• Build the list for your own bike

KYMCO recall FAQ

How do I check whether my KYMCO has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or the Transport Canada recalls database if you are in Canada. The VIN check is the only answer that is specific to your bike: this page lists campaigns for the brand, but whether yours is inside a campaign's build range and whether the work has already been done are both VIN-level facts.

Does a KYMCO recall cost anything to fix?

No. A safety recall is repaired free of charge by an authorised dealer, however old the bike is and however many owners it has had. If you already paid for the same repair before the recall was announced, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement.

How many recalls does a KYMCO have?

3 motorcycle and scooter campaigns are on file with NHTSA for model years 2015–2027, the most recent reported on 12 June 2020. A campaign covers a build range rather than a single bike, so the count says more about how many models the brand sells in the US than about build quality.

Can I ride a KYMCO with an open recall?

It depends on the campaign. NHTSA flags the serious ones as "do not drive" or "park outside", and those are marked on this page — for anything flagged, stop riding and call a dealer. For the rest, book the work at the next service, and get it done before a long or remote trip rather than after it.

What gets recalled most on a KYMCO?

Service brakes, hydraulic accounts for the largest share — 2 of the 3 campaigns on this page. That is a useful pre-trip inspection hint, not a verdict: check that area yourself before a long ride even if your VIN is clear.