repaired · 2020 Q4
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-scooterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-scooter, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-157 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-scooter has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Engine
10Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
3Vehicle speed control
2Power train
2Structure
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Steering
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 BMW C650 GT 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.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
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 C650 GT 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 C650 GT Maxi-scooter median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C650 GT Maxi-scooter owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER COMPLETING A TURN ONTO CITY STREET IT JUST QUIT AS IF YOU HIT THE KILL SWITCH. I WAS 3 MILES FROM HOME AND IT DID THIS AGAIN TWICE BEFORE I REACHED HOME. IT FAILED TO START AGAIN AT THE GATED ENTRANCE. AT THIS POINT WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART IT HAD LOST ALL COMPRESSION. CLEAR TO ME THAT THE…
VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS. WILL SURGE AT LOW SPEEDS. WILL STALL OUT WHEN DOING LESS THAN 15 MPH OR GIVING NO THROTTLE. WILL STALL WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC OR PARKING IT. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIRS WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THEY CLAIM IT'S A COMPUTER ISSUE. THEY FAIL TO…
BIKE STALLING AT LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING. WAS IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC AND WENT TO ACCELERATE AND BIKE STALLED. IN ORDER TO RESTART, NEED TO APPLY BRAKE AND START. TRUCK BEHIND ALMOST REAR ENDED ME AS I WAS RESTARTING. THE BIKE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST 3 DAYS, ALL AT LOW SPEED AND…
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