2015 BMW G650GS

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs

16V689000 Sep 26, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an en... Read more
Consequence
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-537. Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to ha... Read more
1,398 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 7, 2019
Incident date: Mar 3, 2019
SOME TIMES MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT IDLE. HAS DONE IT WHILE TRYING TO MOVE IN TRAFFIC SITUATION. VERY DANGEROUS
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) May 4, 2017
Incident date: May 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW G650GS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE CLUTCH AND RESTARTED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX OTHER TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V689000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 30, 2016
Incident date: Nov 15, 2016
DEFECTIVE ECU CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY DURING OPERATION, RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO BMW AS THIS EXACT SAME MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE EXACT SAME REASONS.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 BMW G650GS

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
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
MC61223015 Jun 1, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine sometimes cuts out and will do so again after being restarted. Software issue.
MC61223015 Jun 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine sometimes cuts out and will do so again after being restarted. Software issue.
MC51142327 Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.

BMW G650GS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW G650GS across all model years (2013, 2016).

4 Total Recalls
17 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW G650GS - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2016 1 6 View
2015 (current) 1 3
2014 1 2 View
2013 1 5 View
2009 0 1 View

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