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STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
39 NHTSA complaints about structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand issues across 4 makes and 25 models.
The structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 39 filings from 4 manufacturers and 25 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA VTX1800 with 7 filings, followed by SUZUKI VZR1800 and HONDA GL1800. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONDA VTX1800 | 7 |
| 2 | SUZUKI VZR1800 | 4 |
| 3 | HONDA GL1800 | 3 |
| 4 | SUZUKI VL1500 | 2 |
| 5 | SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE | 2 |
| 6 | HONDA FSC600 | 2 |
| 7 | SUZUKI VL1500K7 | 1 |
| 8 | SUZUKI GSX1300R | 1 |
| 9 | SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 | 1 |
| 10 | SUZUKI GSF1250 | 1 |
| 11 | SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | 1 |
| 12 | SUZUKI AN650 | 1 |
| 13 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 1 |
| 14 | HONDA VT1100C2 | 1 |
| 15 | HONDA VALKYRIE | 1 |
| 16 | HONDA SILVER WING | 1 |
| 17 | BMW X3 | 1 |
| 18 | BMW S1000 R | 1 |
| 19 | BMW R1200 RT | 1 |
| 20 | BMW R1200 GS | 1 |
| 21 | BMW R SERIES | 1 |
| 22 | BMW R 1250 GS | 1 |
| 23 | BMW R 1200 RT | 1 |
| 24 | BMW K1300 GT | 1 |
| 25 | BMW 3-SERIES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2023 BMW R 1250 GS designed with a Center Stand. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked and resting on the center stand, he stood on the left side of the motorcycle
The contact owns a 2022 Suzuki GSX 1300RR motorcycle. The contact stated as he parked the vehicle and deployed the kick stand into the downward park (P) position, when he was dismounting the vehicle,
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW S1000 R. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE KICKSTAND FAILED TO REMAIN IN PLACE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:12V585000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE
CENTER STAND BENT WHILE TRYING TO STAND UP MY BIKE ON IT. I RARELY USED IT, NEVER ABUSED IT. POOR ENGINEERING SUGGESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC. *TR
I GOT A 2006 GRAND VITARA BRAND NEW AT FIRST IT WAS LITTLE THINGS LIKE MY DOME LIGHT SWITCH BREAKING AND THE WINDOW CONTROLLER BECOMING LOSS AND AFTER GETTING THEM FIXED THEY BREAK AGAIN A WEEK LATTER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW R1150RT.. WHILE STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE KICKSTAND BENT AND IT FELL OVER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN HOME WHERE THE CONTACT REPAIRED IT HIMSELF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA
2004 BMW 330XI SEDAN (E46) REAR TAIL LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT CONSISTENTLY COMES ON, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO TAIL LAMP FAILURE. ONLINE COMMUNITY FORUMS REPORT THAT THIS IS LIKELY DUE TO GROUND WIRE SHORT
SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH FAILURE ON A 2009 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE. THE SWITCH IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE MOTORCYCLE FROM BEING DRIVEN WITH THE SIDE STAND IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE SWITCH ON MY MA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA VALKYRIE 1500 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KICK STAND BOLTS FRACTURED AND WAS CAUSING THE KICKSTAND TO REMAIN HANGING DOWNWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHI
LAST SUNDAY I WAS PREPARING TO WASH MY SUZUKI BURGMAN SCOOTER. THE PROBLEM AROSE WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE SCOOTER ONTO IT'S CENTER STAND. I WAS STANDING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SCOOTER WITH MY
UPON RETURNING HOME FROM A RIDE ON MY 2005 BMW R1200RT MOTORCYCLE, I ATTEMPTED TO LOWER MY SIDE STAND AND NOTICED THAT THE CENTER STAND ASSEMBLY WAS DANGLING BY MERELY A RETRACTION SPRING. FORTUNATEL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA VT1100C2S. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE KICKSTAND SLAMMED DOWN ONTO THE PAVEMENT AND THEN RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL POSITION. THE KICKSTAND THEN GEARED INTO THE
PURCHASED 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE NEW. WITHIN FIRST 6 MONTHS HAVE BEEN TAKING IT BAKE TO THE DEALER FOR INTERMITTENT LACK/STALLING. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND MOSTLY MAKING SL
THE MOTORCYCLE SIDESTAND LET THE MOTORCYCLE ROLL FORWARD, OFF THE SIDESTAND, CAUSING IT TO FALL ONTO MY KNEE, KNOCKING ME TO THE GROUND. *TR
EMAIL RE A DEFECT ON HIS 2005 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE, THE RIGHT FOOT PEG BROKE OFF WHEN HE STOOD UP TO DISMOUNT THE BIKE, FEELS THERE MAY BE A CASTING DEFECT. *KB
I RIDE A 2005 GL1800 THAT I PURCHASED NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2004. I HAD A MEETING IN TOWN TO ATTEND AND THE WEATHER BEING REASONABLE NICE AND THE ROADS DRY, I DECIDED TO RIDE. I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT AN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KICKSTAND WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT SUPPORT THE VEHICLE. HE STOPPED RIDING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STAT
2005 VL1500 BOULEVARD HAS FALLEN FROM THE KICK STAND. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WAS INFORMED BY A MECHANIC THAT THE KICK STAND DOES NOT GO FORWARD ENOUGH TO HOLD THE BIKE ON AN INCLINE. *KB THE CONSUM
MY 2007 SUZUKI VZR1800 FELL OFF OF SIDE STAND WHILE PARKED. *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE KICKSTAND DID NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.