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2013 BMW G650gsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW G650gs, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-689 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 48%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 12, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 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
Engine20
Electrical system10
Power train10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2013 BMW G650gs 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.

48%repaired · 2018 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 16V-689 · Sep 26, 2016 · 1,398 vehicles · 665 repaired

Risk. If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2017 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 15V-537 · Aug 24, 2015 · 1,060 vehicles · 1,060 repaired

Risk. If the engine stalls, there is an increased 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 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.

THE ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE REGULATES IDLE SPEED. WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS EGAGAGED, AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATING AT IDLE, THE MOTORCYCLE ABRUPTLY STALLS REAGARDLESS OF SPEED. IT CAUSED A NEAR -REAR END CRASH AS ANY DOWNSHIFTING RESULTED IN STALLS INSTEAD OF IDLE.
Complaint 10985115 · May 12, 2017 · 1,200 miles
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT: WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE SPEED IS NEAR IDLE, THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT TURNS OFF THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME THE MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO COME TO A STOP (TRAFFIC LIGHT, STOP SIGN, ETC.). WHEN THE ENGINE SPEED IS KEPT ABOVE 3000 RPMS, THE BIKE RUNS FINE AND IDLES…
Complaint 10936425 · Dec 20, 2016 · 36,000 miles

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