2013 Bmw C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (11) · Fuel/Propulsion System (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2019-03-01 · campaign 19V157000 · 2,707 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-05-16 · campaign 14V264000 · 1,360 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2014-02-19 · campaign 14V065000 · 4,453 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Service bulletins (23)
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.
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2021-04-01 · MC64481126 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sva! infotext is displayed in instrument cluster (see attachment)
Structure:frame And Members 2021-04-01 · MC310421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
Electrical System 2018-08-01 · B170318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
butt connector for repairing a plug connection. the ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (cc message id 166). when checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2018-01-29 · MC64010520 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. contamination or obstruction of the rdc sensor.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2018-01-18 · MC63997656 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
instrument cluster self check is slow. suftware update is required. rectified with i level k001-17-07-500.
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“engine stalled in traffic. happened when slowing to a stop. happens when engine has warmed up.…”
2024-01-29 · Power Train · 16,117 mi“the contact owns a 2013 bmw c650 gt motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the chain started making an abnormally loud sound before the motorcycle lost motive power. there were no warning lights illuminated. the motorcycle was taken back to the residence. the motorcycle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer.…”
2023-06-27 · Unknown Or Other“side stand slowly started to loosening then just broke bolt off stand connected to under bike it snapped. …”
2016-12-02 · Structure:body · 20,000 mi“after completing a turn onto city street it just quit as if you hit the kill switch. i was 3 miles from home and it did this again twice before i reached home. it failed to start again at the gated entrance. at this point when i tried to restart it had lost all compression. clear to me that the recall on that issue was the problem. i pushed it…”
2015-12-07 · Engine“vehicle stalls at low speeds. will surge at low speeds. will stall out when doing less than 15 mph or giving no throttle. will stall when vehicle is stopped for traffic or parking it. has been to the dealer twice for repairs with negative results. they claim it's a computer issue. they fail to repair it. see c650gt blog for others with the…”
2014-11-12 · Engine · 3,950 mi“bike stalling at low speed and without warning. was in slow moving traffic and went to accelerate and bike stalled. in order to restart, need to apply brake and start. truck behind almost rear ended me as i was restarting. the bike has stalled several times in the past 3 days, all at low speed and coasting. *tr…”
2014-09-16 · Electrical System“fuel gauge does not update after a fillup. if the gauge indicated 1/2 before fueling, it will continue to indicate 1/2 after filling up. sometimes it will indicate some change, but seldom accurately. example: the unit is filled up, but indicates 3/4. just happened to me yesterday. bmw denies this is happening. *tr…”
2014-07-28 · Engine · 1,300 mi“vehicle stall occasionally at low speed/low idle... *js…”
2014-07-24 · Engine · 1,200 mi“has happen a number of times where the engine stalls while reducing rpms. concerned if on highway and engine stops. *tr…”
2014-06-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 710 mi“the scooter is stalling during low-throttle or idle situations such as stoplights and slow-speed maneuvers, slow speed turns etc. the issue is documented in a few online articles. http://www.scooterfile.com/recalls/bmw-scooter-stalling-issues/ http://www.webbikeworld.com/bmw-c-650-gt/bmw-scooter-stalling-problem.htm. *tr …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.