2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls and problems

The 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 3 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kawasaki dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls

Recall 15V-117: Electrical System

Reported Feb 27, 2015 · 194 vehicles affected · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.

Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.

Recall 13V-387: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Aug 27, 2013 · 337 vehicles affected · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.

Risk: These issues increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses on authority bikes.

Recall 13V-370: Electrical System

Reported Aug 16, 2013 · 61 vehicles affected · Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.

Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical system problems, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is an expansion of recall 12V-134.

2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Service Brakes1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,230 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 5,500 miles · reported Aug 20, 2014
Brakes became warped at around 5500 miles. This is extremely low miles for brakes to warp. It can be felt when slowing from interstate speeds when exiting the interstate. Bike is less controllable, handle bars wobble, and the braking is less. Per this bikes specific forums, newer kawasaki concours 14s have this issue.there are many "threads/posts" of this issue. I believe that its very dangerous. And although my bikes brakes warpage is light now - it will continue to get worse, and at this time the dealer doesn't think its an issue even though they could feel it when they test drove it. I…
Electrical System · reported May 10, 2014
Motorcycle failed to accelerate while twisting the throttle open while cruising at a speed of 35 MPH approaching an intersection. Dash board light consistently blinked but motorcycle did not respond to increase speed over an approximate two minute period of time motorcycle had previous issues: 1) complete loss of power recorded under NHTSA id number 10557219 on dec 24, 2013 2) error code f1 transpired on three separate occasions and local kawasaki warranty dealer could not simulate nor did the ECU record any error codes affected part/s unknown
Engine · at 13,230 miles · reported Dec 25, 2013
Loss of complete power resulting in a possible fatal injury while traveling on a busy road. Upon vehicle arriving home, accessed the battery compartment and touched the wires when I heard a click and the bike resumed power. Plan the take the motorcycle in the shop tomorrow in effort to investigate this major failure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14: 15V-117 (electrical system), 13V-387 (service brakes, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline), 13V-370 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,230 miles.

Are Kawasaki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kawasaki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.