CarRecallWatchThe 2016 BMW G 650 GS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).
2016 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).
Most common 2016 BMW G 650 GS problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW G650 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CYCLE CENTER OF DENTON (521 ACME ST, DENTON, TX 76205) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DESCRIBE THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING HOME AT 65 MPH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SAME DEALER TO INFORM OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALLBACK IF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V689000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED
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 DIAGNOSED. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
STALLING WHILE IN OPERATION EVEN AFTER WARMING UP FOR 5-10 MINUTES ON IDLE. STALLS WHILE CLUTCH IS IN AND RPM BELOW 2000.
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 NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO OTHER THAN RECOMMEND ME TO PAY TO HAVE IT SERVICED AT A DEALERSHIP. I FEEL THAT FOR A SAFETY CONCERN THAT I THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE FAULTED INTO PAYING FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND REVIEW OF A BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE. A SUMMORY OF MY ISSUE: MY VEHICLE STALLS AND THE ENGINE DIES WHEN BELOW A CERTAIN RPM THRESHOLD OR WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND IS UNABLE TO
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.
2016 BMW G 650 GS questions
Does the 2016 BMW G 650 GS have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS: Engine May Stall While Riding, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW G 650 GS?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 BMW G 650 GS has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.