Total Complaints
4 filings
BMW F700 GS · model year
2013 BMW F700 GS
4 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013BMWF700 GS carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 F700 GS is fuel/propulsion system with 2 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2013 F700 GS. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (3)
13V27900028/06/2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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-s
18E01600021/03/2018
EQUIPMENT
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 y
14V06500019/02/2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 w
Recent Complaints
20131018FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
Mileage: 790
20130913SERVICE BRAKES
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 MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED DUE TO IMPROPERLY CRIMPED CLAMP. REPEATED ENGINE STALLING CORRECTED BY ECU RE-MAPPING. BOTH FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED, REPAIRED BY REPLACING BOTH FUEL INJECTOR SEALS. MANY TIE WRAPS ON WIRING HARNESSES WITH PROTRUDING SHARP ENDS NOT CUT FLUSH AT FACTORY. *TR
Mileage: 3,940
20130913FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED DUE TO IMPROPERLY CRIMPED CLAMP. REPEATED ENGINE STALLING CORRECTED BY ECU RE-MAPPING. BOTH FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED, REPAIRED BY REPLACING BOTH FUEL INJECTOR SEALS. MANY TIE WRAPS ON WIRING HARNESSES WITH PROTRUDING SHARP ENDS NOT CUT FLUSH AT FACTORY. *TR
Mileage: 3,940
20130913ENGINE
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 MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED DUE TO IMPROPERLY CRIMPED CLAMP. REPEATED ENGINE STALLING CORRECTED BY ECU RE-MAPPING. BOTH FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED, REPAIRED BY REPLACING BOTH FUEL INJECTOR SEALS. MANY TIE WRAPS ON WIRING HARNESSES WITH PROTRUDING SHARP ENDS NOT CUT FLUSH AT FACTORY. *TR
Mileage: 3,940
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 BMW F700 GS have?▼
The 2013 BMW F700 GS has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 BMW F700 GS?▼
Yes, the 2013 BMW F700 GS has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW F700 GS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 BMW F700 GS is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and ENGINE.
Is the 2013 BMW F700 GS safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.