2015 BMW G 650 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 BMW G 650 GS
The 2015 BMW G 650 GS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS, potentially affecting up to 2,120 vehicles.
Recall 15V537000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 1,060 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 [email protected].
View full details →Recall 15V537000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,060 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 [email protected].
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORCYCLE HAS HAD RECALL 15V57000 TO RESOLVE ENGINE IDLE AND STALLING ISSUES. MOTORCYCLE STILL STALLS AND MAY NOT RESTART WITH OUT USING THE THROTTLE. THE ENGINE DOES NOT IDLE, THE ATTACHED LINKS ARE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THE ISSUE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH IN. VEHICLE DID NOT IDLE AND FAILED TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/EFCOUPIMGDY HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/9JSJ_9RXMQY
Safety Rating for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 BMW G 650 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC51142327 — EQUIPMENT
Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW G 650 GS
- 2011 BMW G 650 GS — 1 complaint
- 2013 BMW G 650 GS — 0 complaints
- 2014 BMW G 650 GS — 7 complaints
- 2015 BMW G 650 GS (current)
- 2016 BMW G 650 GS — 1 complaint