2015 BMW G650GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G650GS years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW G650GS. That ranks 3rd out of 6 G650GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 9,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 BMW G650GS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 8,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 5,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 BMW G650GS 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.
Some times motorcycle will not idle. Has done it while trying to move in traffic situation. Very dangerous
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw g650gs. While driving approximately 5 mph, the motorcycle stalled without warning. The contact applied the clutch and restarted the motorcycle. The failure recurred six other times. The motorcycle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v689000 (electronic…
Defective ecu causes engine to stall unexpectedly during operation, resulting in sudden loss of power. This is a known problem to bmw as this exact same model has been recalled in australia for the exact same reasons.
Motorcycle has had recall 15v57000 to resolve engine idle and stalling issues. Motorcycle still stalls and may not restart with out using the throttle. The engine does not idle, the attached links are video evidence of the issue. Vehicle was moving less than 5 mph, coming to a stop with clutch in…
Other BMW G650GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 G650GS | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 G650GS | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 G650GS | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 G650GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 G650GS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW G650GS?
Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 BMW G650GS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 BMW G650GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other G650GS model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.