CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW G650GS motorcycles may stall during operation because of a software issue in the engine control unit (ECU). An engine that cuts out while you are riding can leave you without power at a bad moment, which increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the ECU software at no charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. This recall supersedes recall 15V-537, so motorcycles already repaired under that earlier recall will need the software updated again under this campaign. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW G 650 GS | 2013201420152016 |
|---|---|
| BMW G650GS Sertao | 201320142015 |