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2016 BMW G650GS

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 9 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

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE May 19, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW G650GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD STALL WHENEVER THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED AT ANY SPEED. IF THE THROTTLE WAS CONSTANT, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT OFFICIALLY DIAGNO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 19, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW G650GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD STALL WHENEVER THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED AT ANY SPEED. IF THE THROTTLE WAS CONSTANT, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT OFFICIALLY DIAGNO... Read more
ENGINE Jan 27, 2017
Incident date: Jan 26, 2017
STALLING WHILE IN OPERATION EVEN AFTER WARMING UP FOR 5-10 MINUTES ON IDLE. STALLS WHILE CLUTCH IS IN AND RPM BELOW 2000.
ENGINE Nov 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW G650GS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 720.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 14, 2016
I PREVIOUSLY LEFT A PHONE COMPLAINT #10926258 WITH NHSTA AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR MY EXACT PROBLEM (RECALL 16V-689) HOWEVER MY PARTICULAR VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL AFTER CONTACTING BMW MOTORRAD USA AND THUS THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHIN... Read more
ENGINE Nov 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 14, 2016
I PREVIOUSLY LEFT A PHONE COMPLAINT #10926258 WITH NHSTA AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR MY EXACT PROBLEM (RECALL 16V-689) HOWEVER MY PARTICULAR VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL AFTER CONTACTING BMW MOTORRAD USA AND THUS THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHIN... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 BMW G650GS

9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)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
TEC24 Apr 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
TEC26 Apr 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
TEC25 Mar 21, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tec25 Wishbone Return
SIM010603 Mar 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
SIM110115 Mar 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
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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2016 (current) 1 6
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