2014 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
2 recalls — 8 complaints — 27 TSBs
19V157000
Mar 1, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters prev... Read more
14V264000
May 16, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engi... Read more
Consequence
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 4, 2024
Incident date: Sep 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. The contact stated while riding 5 MPH, the engine made an abnormal sound. The contact rode the scooter to the residence; however, upon arrival, the scooter shut off independently. The scooter was taken to the dealer; however, the scooter was not diag... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 2, 2020
Incident date: Aug 31, 2020
THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ON MY BMW 2014 C650GT MALFUNCTIONED AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE IN MY SCOOTER. I AM UNINJURED. LUCKILY. STALLED AS I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND WOULD NOT RESTART WITH VERY LOUD RATTLING NOISES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I'M QUITE UPSET AFTER SEEING THE ATTACHED RECALL FR... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 2, 2020
Incident date: Jul 26, 2020
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL AFFECTING YEARS 2013 AND 2014 THIS IS A 2014 MODEL. THIS IS BEING REFERRED TO YOU BECAUSE I WAS WITHIN 6 FE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Feb 20, 2018
THE UNIT STARTED TO STALL OUT ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, LOUD KNOCKING NOISE RAN POORLY LIKE IT WAS MISSING, QUIT RUNNING ALL TOGETHER, THEN STARTED TURNING OVER LIKE IT HAD NO COMPRESSION, TOOK TO A BMW DEALER THEY TOOK MOTORCYCLE APART TOLD ME OUR SERIAL NUMBER WASN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL AL... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Feb 20, 2018
THE UNIT STARTED TO STALL OUT ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, LOUD KNOCKING NOISE RAN POORLY LIKE IT WAS MISSING, QUIT RUNNING ALL TOGETHER, THEN STARTED TURNING OVER LIKE IT HAD NO COMPRESSION, TOOK TO A BMW DEALER THEY TOOK MOTORCYCLE APART TOLD ME OUR SERIAL NUMBER WASN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL AL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Feb 20, 2018
THE UNIT STARTED TO STALL OUT ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, LOUD KNOCKING NOISE RAN POORLY LIKE IT WAS MISSING, QUIT RUNNING ALL TOGETHER, THEN STARTED TURNING OVER LIKE IT HAD NO COMPRESSION, TOOK TO A BMW DEALER THEY TOOK MOTORCYCLE APART TOLD ME OUR SERIAL NUMBER WASN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL AL... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 8, 2017
Incident date: Apr 8, 2017
SCOOTER STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, OR TURNING AT A SLOW SPEED. IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN AFTER THE SCOOTER HAS WARMED UP. STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS CAUSING NEAR MISSES FROM CARS BEHIND THINKING I'M PULLING AWAY FROM INTERSECTION WHEN BIKE STALLS.
ENGINE
Jul 24, 2014
Incident date: Dec 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW C650 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR THREE TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT LATER RE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
27 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
MC64481126
Apr 1, 2021
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SVA! infotext is displayed in instrument cluster (see attachment)
MC64481126
Apr 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SVA! infotext is displayed in instrument cluster (see attachment)
MC310421
Apr 1, 2021
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
MC64010520
Jan 29, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
MC63997656
Jan 18, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Instrument cluster self check is slow. Suftware update is required. Rectified with I level K001-17-07-500.
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2300117
May 1, 2017
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC62571524_03
Apr 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug.
MC62409104
Mar 1, 2016
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
When an alarm system ( DWA Basic for C650sport and C650 GT) is activated, only the alarm tone sounds. Actuation of the turn indicator is missing. Software error in instrument cluster.
MC62409104
Mar 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
When an alarm system ( DWA Basic for C650sport and C650 GT) is activated, only the alarm tone sounds. Actuation of the turn indicator is missing. Software error in instrument cluster.
MC62536917
Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The airduct on the lower triple clamp is missing. The air duct is deleted for the C650 Sport.
MC62352243
Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Adjustment of the windscreen is not possible. The windscreen cannot be moved completely downwards. The windscreen moves by itself when switching-off the ignition.
MC62352646
Dec 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The diagnostic connector is not located in the bracket under the scooter seat next to the fuel filler cap as it was the case with the scooters predecessor.
MC62133778
Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC62133778
Dec 1, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC62352243
Dec 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Adjustment of the windscreen is not possible. The windscreen cannot be moved completely downwards. The windscreen moves by itself when switching-off the ignition.
MC50349142
Nov 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
MC0001115
Nov 1, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Diagnostics D3.52 is published with the ISTA 3.0 application V15304 or higher.
MC0001115
Nov 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Diagnostics D3.52 is published with the ISTA 3.0 application V15304 or higher.
MC0001015
Nov 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Complete integration and support of the new vehicles C 650 Sport (K18 model revision) and C 650 GT (K19 model revision).
MC61461571
Jun 1, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
MC55813536
Oct 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
SIB-12-26-14
Sep 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BMW: WITH DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON, ENGINE CAN GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE, DUE TO ENGINE POSITION MANAGEMENT (EPM) UNFAVORABLE PARAMETERS IN DME SOFTWARE. *PE
MC5369833301
Mar 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The fuel level is displayed incorrectly.
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER across all model years (2012–2019).
13
Total Recalls
69
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths