2014 BMW G 650 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G 650 GS years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW G 650 GS. That is the most of any G 650 GS model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW G 650 GS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 83% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 6,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW G 650 GS recalls (2)
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.
Electrical system:software; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
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.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW G 650 GS. The contact stated while riding at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled at approximately 2,000 RPM. The contact coasted safely to the side of the road and restarted the motorcycle. The contact had to maintain a high RPM to keep the motorcycle running. The…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW G 650 GS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw g650gs. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled on the highway. The dealer diagnosed that the ecu software needed to be updated. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v689000 (power train), although the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw g 650 gs. While riding at 5 mph, the motorcycle stalled without warning. The motorcycle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v537000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The failure recurred…
I brought my motorcycle in for the recall, #15v537 engine control unit software (reprogramming to eliminate a hazardous stalling problem) in oct 2015. The required repair was done. The vehicle exhibited the same problem after approximately two weeks. I brought the vehicle back and the recall repair…
Other BMW G 650 GS years
← 2013 G 650 GS · 2015 G 650 GS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 G 650 GS | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 G 650 GS | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 G 650 GS | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 G 650 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 G 650 GS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW G 650 GS?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW G 650 GS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.