The 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 592 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15V1170002015-02-27194 affected
Defect
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 and 14ABS motorcycles manufactured May 8, 2008, to February 20, 2013, and modified for police authority use. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police…
Consequence
If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki has notified the affected police departments and will send trained personnel to repair the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki 's number for this recall is MC15-02. Note: This recall is an expansion of…
SERVICE BRAKES13V3870002013-08-27337 affected
Defect
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The improper installation of additional police accessories may cause multiple safety issues such as fuel leaks, reduction of braking ability and loss of electrical power to the engine, resulting in a stall.
Consequence
These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki has notified that affected police departments and will send trained factory personnel to the departments to repair the motorcycles. The recall began on August 21, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is being conducted independent of recalls 12V134 and 13V370 for blown fuses…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13V3700002013-08-1661 affected
Defect
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Concours 14 police motorcycles. The additional police accessories may cause the 30-amp main fuse to blow. Also, the additional police wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Consequence
If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the electrical system problems, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2013. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. This campaign is an expansion of recall 12V-134.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information 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. Per this bikes specific forums, newer kawasaki concours…”
“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)…”
“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)…”
“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)…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Kawasaki Concours 14 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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