BMW G 650 GS problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2009–2016: 2 recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling #16V689000 · 2016 · 1,398 units
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.
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.
Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling #15V537000 · 2015 · 1,060 units
Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 g 650 gs motorcycles manufactured march 8, 2013, to march 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 g 650 gs sertao motorcycles manufactured march 8, 2013, to may 23, 2014. the affected motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2015. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
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