2009 Bmw G 650 Gs Us problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2013-03-01 · SIB-11-03-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013. *kb
Structure:frame And Members 2011-06-01 · SB-77-002-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: the front tank bag bracket cannot be installed on some frames due to the threaded posts that have been welded too far apart on the frame. g 650 gs. *rm
Wheels:rim 2011-06-01 · SB-36-002-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: the sprocket carrier of the rear wheel could have a degree of run out due to eccentricity of the bore in the wheel hub. this can cause the sprocket carrier being installed under tension which can produce irregularity in chain action or lead to accelerated wear of the rear-wheel bearing. it can
Exterior Lighting 2010-08-01 · SIB-63-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-04-21 · Engine · 5,500 mi“engine frequently stalls at idle, including when slowing from highway speeds. sometimes it stalls between gears if not shifting fast enough, creating a dangerous engine off scenario on a highway. dealer could not find a problem. it seems to be a persistent problem with owners of this motorcycle. *tr…”
2011-09-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 12,000 mi“my motorcycle will start and run for a while but will randomly shut off when the engine gets down to idle. this problem is not persistent and seems to happen one day, be fine for a few days, and then arise again. when the bike is running and i 'm up at speed it runs flawlessly, but every now and then the bike doesn't want to idle and it will die wh…”
2010-08-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder · 5,078 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw g 650 gs us motorcycle. the contact was braking from 5-10 mph and the rear foot brake failed. the vehicle would not respond and the contact had to utilize the emergency hand brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice prior to the failure and the rear brake master cylinder was repla…”
2010-08-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,346 mi“my 2009 bmw g650gs motorcycle has 1346 miles on it. this afternoon i went out for a ride and fortunately i cut the ride short because as i rounded the corner for my home i smelled gasoline. as i pulled up in the driveway gas was pouring down the side of the bike. my husband took the seat off and lifted the cover to the fuel pump and gas was pouring…”
2010-05-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw g650 gs us motorcycle. the contact stated when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. once the vehicle was restarted, it would not idle. the dealer advised that the failure was due to ethanol in the fuel system and there were no recalls for the failure. there were no repairs made to the v…”
2009-09-03 · Vehicle Speed Control · 744 mi“approximately 5 minutes of driving 30 mph, then 5 minutes of 45 mph. throttle went uncontrollably to full. engaged clutch, motor rpm increased very high. disengaged clutch, attempted throttle change with no effect. pressed kill switch, coasted to stop. motor then failed to start. brought vehicle into service. fix was: "used gt1 to reset all…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.