2013 Bmw G650gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:software 2016-09-26 · campaign 16V689000 · 1,398 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (8)
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.
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.
Equipment 2017-06-01 · SIM010917 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. this service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg) to lighting resources, llc
Engine And Engine Cooling 2017-06-01 · SIM010717 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible usspecification
Service Brakes 2017-06-01 · SIM010617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
visual inspection of brake discs/rotors for new car deliveries
Engine 2015-06-01 · MC61223015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine sometimes cuts out and will do so again after being restarted. software issue.
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-05-12 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,200 mi“the engine control software regulates idle speed. when the clutch lever is egagaged, and the engine is operating at idle, the motorcycle abruptly stalls reagardless of speed. it caused a near -rear end crash as any downshifting resulted in stalls instead of idle.…”
2016-12-20 · Engine · 36,000 mi“engine control unit: when the clutch is engaged and the engine speed is near idle, the engine control unit turns off the engine. this happens anytime the motorcycle needs to come to a stop (traffic light, stop sign, etc.). when the engine speed is kept above 3000 rpms, the bike runs fine and idles fine if there is sufficient throttle input.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.