2016 BMW G 650 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 BMW G 650 GS
The 2016 BMW G 650 GS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW G650 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CYCLE CENTER OF DENTON (521 ACME ST, DENTON, TX 76205) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DESCRIBE THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING HOME AT 65 MPH. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SAME DEALER TO INFORM OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED HE WOULD RECEIVE A CALLBACK IF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V689000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,272.
Safety Rating for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 BMW G 650 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 BMW G 650 GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MC22898888 — EQUIPMENT
The clutch does not open fully on G650 models with Rotax.
MC22898888 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
The clutch does not open fully on G650 models with Rotax.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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 — 1 complaint
- 2016 BMW G 650 GS (current)