AI Damage2013 Kawasaki Concours 14: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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…
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Concours 14 has 6 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.