BMW G 650 GS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW G 650 GS, across 6 model years (2009–2016). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
BMW G 650 GS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No G 650 GS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 G 650 GS: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 G 650 GS: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2015 G 650 GS: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 G 650 GS: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2009 G 650 GS: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2013 G 650 GS: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW G 650 GS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All BMW G 650 GS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 G 650 GS | 5 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 G 650 GS | 4 | 2 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | |
| 2014 G 650 GS | 6 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 G 650 GS | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2011 G 650 GS | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2009 G 650 GS | 2 | 0 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW G 650 GS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (6), 2016 (5), 2015 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW G 650 GS?
Engine, with 13 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW G 650 GS have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.