2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter

The defect

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.

The risk

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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 previously recalled under 15V-738.

BMW of North America, LLC · up to 2,707 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.

The risk

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW of North America, LLC · up to 1,360 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.

The risk

An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

BMW of North America, LLC · up to 4,453 vehicles across all model years covered

Engine stalled in traffic. Happened when slowing to a stop. Happens when engine has warmed up.

NHTSA complaint 11664162. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

16,117 miles

The contact owns a 2013 BMW C650 GT Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the chain started making an abnormally loud sound before the motorcycle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken back to the residence. The motorcycle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,117.

NHTSA complaint 11568486. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Side stand slowly started to loosening then just broke bolt off Stand connected to under bike it snapped.

NHTSA complaint 11529170. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

20,000 miles

AFTER COMPLETING A TURN ONTO CITY STREET IT JUST QUIT AS IF YOU HIT THE KILL SWITCH. I WAS 3 MILES FROM HOME AND IT DID THIS AGAIN TWICE BEFORE I REACHED HOME. IT FAILED TO START AGAIN AT THE GATED ENTRANCE. AT THIS POINT WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT HAD LOST ALL COMPRESSION. CLEAR TO ME THAT THE RECALL ON THAT ISSUE WAS THE PROBLEM. I PUSHED IT THE REST OF THE WAY HOME.

NHTSA complaint 10929599. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS. WILL SURGE AT LOW SPEEDS. WILL STALL OUT WHEN DOING LESS THAN 15 MPH OR GIVING NO THROTTLE. WILL STALL WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC OR PARKING IT. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIRS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THEY CLAIM IT'S A COMPUTER ISSUE. THEY FAIL TO REPAIR IT. SEE C650GT BLOG FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM:

NHTSA complaint 10808922. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

3,950 miles

BIKE STALLING AT LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING. WAS IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC AND WENT TO ACCELERATE AND BIKE STALLED. IN ORDER TO RESTART, NEED TO APPLY BRAKE AND START. TRUCK BEHIND ALMOST REAR ENDED ME AS I WAS RESTARTING. THE BIKE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 3 DAYS, ALL AT LOW SPEED AND COASTING. *TR

NHTSA complaint 10654570. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.