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2013 BMW F700 GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW F700 GS, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-065 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 80%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 2, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 BMW F700 GS has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system30
Engine10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2013 BMW F700 GS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other F700 GS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F700 GS median. How we score

'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F700 GS owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CRACKS IN RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE FUEL TANK. 12 INCH CRACKS RUN UNDER THE BODY PANELS ALONG THE CORNER SEAM OF THE TANK. *TR
Complaint 10548467 · Oct 18, 2013 · 790 miles
PLASTIC GAS TANK CRACKED ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE (REPORTED TO BMW MOTORRAD); THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMONLY REPORTED DEFECT FOR WHICH NO PART OR MATERIAL REDESIGN HAS TAKEN PLACE SINCE 2009 WHEN THE DEFECT FIRST WAS REPORTED BY CONSUMERS. NEARLY 50% OF F650, F700 AND F800 OWNERS REPORT TO HAVE…
Complaint 10543537 · Sep 13, 2013 · 3,940 miles

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