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2013 Kawasaki Concours 14Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-117 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 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
Electrical system20
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10

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

3 recalls

2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 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.

78%repaired · 2016 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 15V-117 · Feb 27, 2015 · 194 vehicles · 152 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Kawasaki.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Concours 14 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 Concours 14 median. How we score

'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'16'17'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Concours 14 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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)…
Complaint 10587626 · May 10, 2014
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…
Complaint 10557219 · Dec 25, 2013 · 13,230 miles

Own a 2013 Concours 14?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.