CarRecallWatchThe 2014 BMW G 650 GS has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).
2014 BMW G 650 GS recalls
Engine May Stall While Riding, Raising Crash Risk
Certain BMW G650GS motorcycles may stall during operation because of a software issue in the engine control unit (ECU).
Motorcycle may stall at idle when clutch is pulled in
Certain BMW G 650 GS and G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles from model years 2013 to 2015 may stall when idling with the clutch lever pulled in.
Most common 2014 BMW G 650 GS problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 BMW G 650 GS. The contact stated while riding at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled at approximately 2,000 RPM. The contact coasted safely to the side of the road and restarted the motorcycle. The contact had to maintain a high RPM to keep the motorcycle running. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the motorcycle to an independent mechanic or the dealer. The motorcycle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,200.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW G 650 GS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO CROSS COUNTRY BMW (911 MIDDLESEX AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840, (732) 635-0094), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,700.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW G650GS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V689000 (POWER TRAIN), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW G 650 GS. WHILE RIDING AT 5 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V537000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
I BROUGHT MY MOTORCYCLE IN FOR THE RECALL, #15V537 ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE (REPROGRAMMING TO ELIMINATE A HAZARDOUS STALLING PROBLEM) IN OCT 2015. THE REQUIRED REPAIR WAS DONE. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK AND THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AGAIN. AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS ON A HEAVILY FOGGY DAY THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME PROBLEM. I RODE IT FOR A FEW MORE DAYS (CLEAR WEATHER) WITH NO PROBLEM AND THEN ON ANOTHER HEAVILY FOGGY DAY I RODE AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND BROUGHT THE BIKE IN FOR DIAGONOSTICS. THEY MADE NUMEROUS TEST RIDES ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PRO
2014 BMW G 650 GS questions
Does the 2014 BMW G 650 GS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW G 650 GS: Engine May Stall While Riding, Raising Crash Risk; Motorcycle may stall at idle when clutch is pulled in. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW G 650 GS?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW G 650 GS has been fixed?
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