2016 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER

1 recalls — 10 complaints — 31 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

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE6
POWER TRAIN3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ENGINE Jan 30, 2023
Incident date: Jan 30, 2023
I own a 2016 BMW C650GT. {VIN WB10C1507GZ315600}. {ENGINE # 70037975} There is a RECALL 14V-264 that applies to earlier models - with ENGINE numbers up to - 70020276. The reason for the recall was that the the mechanical CHAIN TENSIONER would wear excessively leading to failure. My 2016 C650GT ha... Read more
ENGINE Feb 11, 2020
Incident date: Jan 9, 2020
MY 2016 BMW C650GT SCOOTERS' MECHANICAL TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED, ALLOWING MY TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP, CAUSING MY VALVES TO SLAM INTO MY PISTONS WHICH BENT THE VALVE STEMS, CAUSING A REPAIR COST OF $3800.00 U.S. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS STILL ON THE FREEWAY (HAD JUST EXITED I-5 IN SEATTLE AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 11, 2020
Incident date: Jan 9, 2020
MY 2016 BMW C650GT SCOOTERS' MECHANICAL TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED, ALLOWING MY TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP, CAUSING MY VALVES TO SLAM INTO MY PISTONS WHICH BENT THE VALVE STEMS, CAUSING A REPAIR COST OF $3800.00 U.S. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS STILL ON THE FREEWAY (HAD JUST EXITED I-5 IN SEATTLE AND... Read more
ENGINE Jan 22, 2020
Incident date: Jan 9, 2020
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY FOR APPROX 20 MIN, AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP AT A STOPLIGHT AND THEN RE-ACCELLERATING TO 25MPH, THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER MOVED, MAKING A LOUD CLACKING SOUND ALLOWING THE TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP, RESULTING IN BENT VALVE STEMS ETC. SYMP... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 22, 2020
Incident date: Jan 9, 2020
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY FOR APPROX 20 MIN, AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP AT A STOPLIGHT AND THEN RE-ACCELLERATING TO 25MPH, THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER MOVED, MAKING A LOUD CLACKING SOUND ALLOWING THE TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP, RESULTING IN BENT VALVE STEMS ETC. SYMP... Read more
ENGINE Jan 17, 2019
Incident date: Dec 19, 2018
MI SCOOTER HAS INSTALLED ON TWO RANDON OCASSIONS WHILE COASTING OR SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. ACCORDING TO MY MAKE AND MODEL FORUMS THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM THAT BMW HAS NO FIRM FIX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 17, 2019
Incident date: Dec 19, 2018
MI SCOOTER HAS INSTALLED ON TWO RANDON OCASSIONS WHILE COASTING OR SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. ACCORDING TO MY MAKE AND MODEL FORUMS THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM THAT BMW HAS NO FIRM FIX
POWER TRAIN Jan 17, 2019
Incident date: Dec 19, 2018
MI SCOOTER HAS INSTALLED ON TWO RANDON OCASSIONS WHILE COASTING OR SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. ACCORDING TO MY MAKE AND MODEL FORUMS THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM THAT BMW HAS NO FIRM FIX
ENGINE Jun 15, 2016
Incident date: Jun 15, 2016
STALLING IN TRAFFIC AT STOP LIGHT/SIGN, AND ENGINE IDLES DOWN AND STALLS. SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN STARTING OFF AFTER A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT. HAD IT CHECKED AT DEALER, ISSUE CONTINUES. HAPPENS A FEW TIME DURING MY DAILY COMMUTE.
ENGINE Apr 21, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR FOR A TIGHT TURN. IT CAN THEN BE RESTARTED, BUT THE IDLE MAY BE INCONSISTENT AND CAN AFFECT THE CVT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEN DECELERATING IN TRAFFIC. I PURCHASED THIS MOTORCYCLE NEW IN MARCH (3/25/16). WHEN I DROVE IT HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER

31 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
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.
TEC24 Apr 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
TEC26 Apr 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
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.
TEC25 Mar 21, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tec25 Wishbone Return
SIM110115 Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
SIM010603 Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
MC50349142 Nov 1, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
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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2016 (current) 1 10
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2013 4 44 View
2012 1 0 View

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