VehicleVerdict

2014 Brammo Empulse problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2014 Brammo Empulse — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Empulse years?

Empulse NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted1 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Empulse NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Empulse years to avoid →

Does the 2014 Brammo Empulse have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V053000TransmissionFebruary 2, 2015 · 149 units

Defect

Brammo, Inc. (Brammo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Empulse and Empulse R motorcycles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 8, 2014. Oil leaking from the transmission breather tube may blow onto the rear fender and tire.

Consequence

If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Brammo will notify owners, and dealers will install a new transmission breather baffle kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2015. Owners may contact Brammo customer service at 1-541-482-9555.

2014 Brammo Empulse — common questions

Is the 2014 Brammo Empulse reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Brammo Empulse have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Brammo Empulse. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.