CarRecallWatchThe 2015 BMW G 650 GS has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
2015 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 2015 BMW G 650 GS problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
SOME TIMES MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT IDLE. HAS DONE IT WHILE TRYING TO MOVE IN TRAFFIC SITUATION. VERY DANGEROUS
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.
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.
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
2015 BMW G 650 GS questions
Does the 2015 BMW G 650 GS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 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 2015 BMW G 650 GS?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW G 650 GS has been fixed?
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