repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
2016 BMW G650gsProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2016 BMW G650gs, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-689 the manufacturer reports only 48% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 BMW G650gs has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
1Electrical system
1Power train
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 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.
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
2016 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What G650gs owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW G650GS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD STALL WHENEVER THE THROTTLE WAS RELEASED AT ANY SPEED. IF THE THROTTLE WAS CONSTANT, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT OFFICIALLY…
STALLING WHILE IN OPERATION EVEN AFTER WARMING UP FOR 5-10 MINUTES ON IDLE. STALLS WHILE CLUTCH IS IN AND RPM BELOW 2000.
I PREVIOUSLY LEFT A PHONE COMPLAINT #10926258 WITH NHSTA AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR MY EXACT PROBLEM (RECALL 16V-689) HOWEVER MY PARTICULAR VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL AFTER CONTACTING BMW MOTORRAD USA AND THUS THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS…
Own a 2016 G650gs?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.