2014 BMW G650GS Sertao Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G650GS Sertao years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao. That is the most of any G650GS Sertao model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW G650GS Sertao recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:software; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
Risk: If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-537. Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to have their software updated again as part of this campaign.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After the second bmw recall, i pick up the motorcycle on 01/05/18. And still have the same problem, the motorcycle can't maintain idle or stall before a complete stop. Bmw dealer don't know how to fix it, since this is a possible software/fuel map problem. It's not safe to operate the vehicle…
Problem one: motorcycle gets overheat very easy and the fan starts to operate soon then anticipate, blows the hot air into the drivers right side leg, making very uncomfortable to operate in traffic. To make a little bit comfortable, driver must open the leg fair away from the normal seat position…
Engine still dies when you pull the clutch lever in. I have had two bmw safety recall campaigns performed (16v-689 and 15v-537) on this motorcycle for this issue, and it is still no operating correctly or safely. I could get injured or killed by the bike stalling. The bike stalls when moving at any…
Other BMW G650GS Sertao years
← 2013 G650GS Sertao · 2015 G650GS Sertao →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 G650GS Sertao | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 G650GS Sertao | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G650GS Sertao model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.