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2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-scooterProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-scooter, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-157 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 46%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-scooter has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine30
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-scooter recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

46%repaired · 2020 Q4

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 19V-157 · Mar 1, 2019 · 2,707 vehicles · 1,234 repaired

Risk. A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 12V-556 · Dec 3, 2012 · 266 vehicles

Risk. If the panel separates it could interfere with riding and handling of the scooter and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other C600 Sport Maxi-scooter year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C600 Sport Maxi-scooter median. How we score

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In owners' words

What C600 Sport Maxi-scooter owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON APRIL 27, 2014 AFTER 1,534 MILES WITH NO ISSUES MY BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013 BEGAN TO STALL. SPECIFICALLY, JUST AFTER 1,500 MILES I STALLED SEVERAL TIMES DURING LOW-THROTTLE OR IDLE SITUATIONS SUCH AS STOPLIGHTS AND SLOW-SPEED MANEUVERS, AND I EVEN STALLED TWICE DURING SLOW-SPEED TURNS.…
Complaint 10585497 · Apr 29, 2014 · 1,534 miles
I BOUGHT THIS SCOOTER IN NOVEMBER 2012 & HAD QUITE A FEW STALLING PROBLEMS WITH IT. AFTER A FEW CALLS TO BMW & MY LOCAL DEALER THEY WERE ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPUTER UPDATE. YESTERDAY THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN & HAS DONE IT 2 DAYS IN A ROW. I'VE CALLED THE DEALER & BMW & INFORMED THEM…
Complaint 10567902 · Mar 8, 2014 · 4,800 miles
I PURCHASED A C600 SPORT ON NOVEMBER 27TH 2012. IT STALLED 2 TIMES BEFORE THE 600 MILES CHECK UP NOT THINKING MUCH ABOUT IT I DIDN'T DOCUMENT THOSE DAYS BUT DID CALL THE DEALER & LET THEM KNOW ABOUT IT. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A MOISTURE PROBLEM IN THE START/KILL SWITCH. YESTERDAY FEBRUARY…
Complaint 10497619 · Feb 10, 2013 · 1,069 miles

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