How many recalls does the 2013 Brammo Empulse have?

The 2013 Brammo Empulse has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Brammo Empulse has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2013 Brammo Empulse?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2013 Brammo Empulse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Brammo Empulse has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 241 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 15V053000 2015-02-02 149 affected

Defect

Brammo, Inc. (Brammo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Empulse and Empulse R motorcycles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 8, 2014. Oil leaking from the transmission breather tube may blow onto the rear fender and tire.

Consequence

If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Brammo will notify owners, and dealers will install a new transmission breather baffle kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2015. Owners may contact Brammo customer service at 1-541-482-9555.

STRUCTURE 13V262000 2013-06-24 87 affected

Defect

Brammo, Inc. (Brammo) is recalling certain model year 2013 Empulse motorcycles manufactured November 19, 2012, through June 18, 2013. The rear tail assembly bracket can fatigue and may allow the rear tail assembly to break off while riding.

Consequence

If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Brammo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tail section assembly with a new version not susceptible to failure, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2013. Owners may contact Brammo at 1-541-482-9555.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13V208000 2013-05-17 5 affected

Defect

Brammo, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Empulse electric motorcycles manufactured February 22, 2013, through March 29, 2013. Due to a high current cable being attached to the motor controller incorrectly, electrical shorting can occur.

Consequence

An electrical short can cause a complete loss of power while riding the motorcycle or a fire, either of which can result in a vehicle crash or personal injury.

Remedy

Brammo will notify owners, and technicians will inspect the high current cable at the motor controller and correct its installation, if needed. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Customers may contact Brammo at 1-541-482-9555.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2013 brammo empulse r. Consumer writes in regards to a defective issue regarding motorcycle. *smd the issue involves a recall, where the rear tail assembly bracket near its mounting points to the frame may fracture or break off while the motorcycle is in motion. It is possible that the tail…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2013-06-15

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Brammo Empulse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.