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2015 BMW G650gsProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW G650gs, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). 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 complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage9kElectronic stability control (ESC), median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 BMW G650gs 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
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

2 recalls

2015 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

2015 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 electronic stability control (esc) complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW G650GS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE CLUTCH AND RESTARTED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX OTHER TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V689000 (ELECTRONIC…
Complaint 10983534 · May 4, 2017 · 9,000 miles

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