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2009 BMW G650gsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW G650gs, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 15, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 BMW G650gs has problems

2 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

0 recalls

2009 BMW G650gs recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other G650gs 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 G650gs median. How we score

'09'11'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G650gs owners report

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

RUNS FINE, THEN STALLS AT STOP, HAVE TO KEEP RPM'S ABOVE 2000 TO KEEP RUNNING, LET IT SIT FOR A TIME, THEN IT'S FINE, AND THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN, NEVER KNOWING WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
Complaint 10809868 · Dec 13, 2015 · 10,300 miles

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