2009 BMW G 650 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 15, 2018 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other G 650 GS years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW G 650 GS. That ranks 4th out of 6 G 650 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,300 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 BMW G 650 GS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~10,300 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~12,426 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%10,300——
Fuel/propulsion System150%12,426——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 1 complaints
2015: 1201512018: 120181

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 BMW G 650 GS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 BMW G 650 GS.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Bmw g650gs 2009 motorcycle intermittently stalls when decelerating. Happens when vehicle is in motion on city streets. Will start right up again, but stall as soon as i release the throttle. Authorized bmw dealership could find nothing wrong, but issue persists. I found a related recall dated…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 15, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11079608

Runs fine, then stalls at stop, have to keep rpm's above 2000 to keep running, let it sit for a time, then it's fine, and then it happens again, never knowing when it will happen again.

Engine · received Dec 13, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10809868

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW G 650 GS?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW G 650 GS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 BMW G 650 GS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G 650 GS model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.