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BMW F 700 GS recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the BMW F 700 GS, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 2
Total Complaints 6
Years Covered 2013–2014

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the BMW F 700 GS, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Structure

2 campaigns · Years: 2013

These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the BMW F 700 GS in NHTSA complaint data are Fuel/propulsion system, Engine, Service brakes.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2014 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system.
2013 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Engine, Service brakes.
2013 2 4 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Engine, Service brakes.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Structure

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2013

  • Structure: Kickstand/center stand: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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
  • Structure: Kickstand/center stand: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (14V065000) →
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    Summary: 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

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