2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Concours 14 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Concours 14 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,200 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 50% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 50% | 23 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: 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 wiring harness may chafe leading to a short, which may blow the main fuse.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 recalls 12V-134, 13V-370 and 13V-387.
Service brakes; electrical system; fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: These issues increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 on authority bikes.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Structure:frame and members; service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
Risk: If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed), free of charge. The safety recall began on July 37, 2012. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
Electrical system
Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 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.
Risk: If the fuse blows, the engine may stall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kawasaki will notify owners, and provide instructions to mitigate electrical system failure, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 5, 2012. Owners may contact kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Back Brake pedal locks up at times locking the rear brakes and seems to lock the left front brake. Have had back brakes replaced and front pads replaced. The issue happened within one week of purchasing the bike used from a Florida Dealership. When the brakes lock up, you are almost thrown from the…
In november 2013 i purchased a new non-current inventory 2012 kawasaki concours 14 motorcycle. Prior to riding it this spring i installed a larger aftermarket national cycle v-stream windshield for increased wind protection. During my first ride i was surprised at the amount that the national cycle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kawasaki concours 14, equipped with a national cycle v stream windshield. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the windshield began to move. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the bolts were fractured. The contact stated that he replaced the…
Under certain conditions, use of the rear brake pedal can cause an unexpected, sudden grab of the brakes. This problem can be demonstrated by applying the rear brake pedal after lightly applying the front brake lever. Based on many discussion threads on the cog-online.org and zggtr.org web forums…
Other Kawasaki Concours 14 years
← 2011 Concours 14 · 2013 Concours 14 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Concours 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Concours 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 Concours 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Concours 14 | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 | 5 |
| 2011 Concours 14 | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Concours 14 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Concours 14 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008 Concours 14 | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Owners most often report service brakes, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Concours 14 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.