Crack on left and right side of fuel tank just below the trim panels.
The worst 2013 BMW F700 GS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system3
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system3
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls 2
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V065000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 [email protected].
Recall number 13V279000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 BMW F700 GS 19
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special...
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a...
- Butt connector for repairing a plug connection
- Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster
- Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
- The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to...
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc
- Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
What 2013 BMW F700 GS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 2013 BMW F700 GS
Is the 2013 BMW F700 GS reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2013 BMW F700 GS, close to a typical F700 GS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW F700 GS?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW F700 GS have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system.
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