2015 BMW G650GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2015 BMW G650GS. Newest first.
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 engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 have their software updated again as part of this campaign.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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- Fuel/propulsion system
Some times motorcycle will not idle. Has done it while trying to move in traffic situation. Very dangerous
- Electronic stability control (esc)
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…
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 control) on november 17, 2015 and january 28, 2017. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Engine
Motorcycle has had recall 15v57000 to resolve engine idle and stalling issues. Motorcycle still stalls and may not restart with out using the throttle. The engine does not idle, the attached links are video evidence of the issue. Vehicle was moving less than 5 mph, coming to a stop with clutch in.…
Motorcycle has had recall 15v57000 to resolve engine idle and stalling issues. Motorcycle still stalls and may not restart with out using the throttle. The engine does not idle, the attached links are video evidence of the issue. Vehicle was moving less than 5 mph, coming to a stop with clutch in. Vehicle did not idle and failed to restart immediately. https://youtu.be/efcoupimgdy https://youtu.be/9jsj_9rxmqy
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The 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 how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10193504Leaks 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.
- 10147753Idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine sometimes cuts out and will do so again after being restarted. Software issue.
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