2015 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 26 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
2,707 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE1
ENGINE Feb 27, 2019
Incident date: Feb 20, 2019
THE ENGINE GOT NOISY WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT. THERE WERE A COUPLE OF CLANKS. THE ENGINE QUIT NEVER TO RETURN. BMW SAYS THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED. THE CHAIN SLIPPED. 4 VALVES ARE BENT AND THE HEAD IS DAMAGED. NO WORD ON THE PISTONS YET.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER

26 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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
102100 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
MC2300117 May 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
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.
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.
MC50349142 Nov 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
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).
MC0001115 Nov 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Diagnostics D3.52 is published with the ISTA 3.0 application V15304 or higher.
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.
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
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
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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.
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

BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER — Year by Year

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