2016 BMW G650GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other G650GS years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW G650GS. That ranks 2nd out of 6 G650GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 720 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 80% | 720 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 720 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 8,272 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 BMW G650GS 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw g650 gs motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The motorcycle was taken to cycle center of denton (521 acme st, denton, tx 76205) where the contact was unable to describe the failure experienced. The contact…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw g650gs. The contact stated that the motorcycle would stall whenever the throttle was released at any speed. If the throttle was constant, the vehicle would surge violently without warning. The contact took the motorcycle to the dealer, but it was not officially…
Stalling while in operation even after warming up for 5-10 minutes on idle. Stalls while clutch is in and rpm below 2000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw g650gs. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 720.
I previously left a phone complaint #10926258 with nhsta and upon further investigation there appears to have been a recall for my exact problem (recall 16v-689) however my particular vin was not associated with this recall after contacting bmw motorrad usa and thus they stated that there was…
Other BMW G650GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 G650GS | 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 2016 BMW G650GS?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 BMW G650GS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.