2016 Bmw G650gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (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 (9)
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 2016-04-14 · TEC24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech24 snap-in adapter return
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-04-01 · TEC26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tec26 turbo charger return
Electrical System 2016-03-21 · TEC25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tec25 wishbone return
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-03-01 · SIM110115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
Equipment 2016-03-01 · SIM010603 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mini "enhanced" dealer self authorized (dsa)k goodwill program
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-05-19 · Vehicle Speed Control · 300 mi“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 man…”
2017-01-27 · Engine · 1,544 mi“stalling while in operation even after warming up for 5-10 minutes on idle. stalls while clutch is in and rpm below 2000.…”
2016-11-15 · Engine · 720 mi“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. …”
2016-11-15 · Engine · 720 mi“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 pa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.