2013 Bmw F700 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment 2018-03-21 · campaign 18E016000 · 1,571 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000X
Risk: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2014-02-19 · campaign 14V065000 · 4,453 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2013-06-28 · campaign 13V279000 · 870 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.
Risk: The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Structure 2021-11-03 · MC460521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the bmw motorrad special accessories catalog for the gs models.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
Power Train 2021-06-24 · MC210221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
Electrical System 2018-08-01 · B170318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
butt connector for repairing a plug connection. the ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (cc message id 166). when checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2018-01-29 · MC64010520 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
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What owners report
2013-10-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 790 mi“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…”
2013-09-13 · Service Brakes · 3,940 mi“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 had their gas tank replaced at least once. rear ma…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.