2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (45% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2013 BMW C650 GT Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the chain started making an abnormally loud sound before the motorcycle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken back to the residence. The motorcycle was not taken to a local mechanic or dealer. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,117.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2024
“After completing a turn onto city street it just quit as if you hit the kill switch. I was 3 miles from home and it did this again twice before I reached home. It failed to start again at the gated entrance. At this point when I tried to restart it had lost all compression. Clear to me that the recall on that issue was the problem. I pushed it the rest of the way home.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2016
“Vehicle stalls at low speeds. Will surge at low speeds. Will stall out when doing less than 15 mph or giving no throttle. Will stall when vehicle is stopped for traffic or parking it. Has been to the dealer twice for repairs with negative results. They claim it's a computer issue. They fail to repair it. See c650gt blog for others with the same problem: http://www.webbikeworld.com/bmw-c-650-gt/blog.htm#stalling”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2015
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“Bike stalling at low speed and without warning. Was in slow moving traffic and went to accelerate and bike stalled. In order to restart, need to apply brake and start. Truck behind almost rear ended me as I was restarting. The bike has stalled several times in the past 3 days, all at low speed and coasting. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2014
“Has happen a number of times where the engine stalls while reducing rpms. Concerned if on highway and engine stops. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2014
“The scooter is stalling during low-throttle or idle situations such as stoplights and slow-speed maneuvers, slow speed turns etc. The issue is documented in a few online articles. Http://www.scooterfile.com/recalls/bmw-scooter-stalling-issues/ http://www.webbikeworld.com/bmw-c-650-gt/bmw-scooter-stalling-problem.htm. *tr”Owner report · Engine · May 2014
“Engine stopped running. No other functionality was affected. Had to coast to a stop to restart. This happened twice in the first 5 miles of riding, and in good weather. Rode 10 miles altogether. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2014
“@ 1050 miles: the scooter started stalling at low speeds in stop and go traffic. I can never predict when it is going to happen. It did it once while I was making a right hand turn and the car behind barley missed hitting me." you must apply the brake to restart, slowing you way down or stopping you {dangerous}, it has always restarted without a problem. The first chance I had I took it to the bmw service center 2/28/14 about a week after it started, it is still there. They said it hadn't done it for them I told them to keep it and ride it again. This has happened on different tanks of gas and I always use premium bp so far. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2014
“Bike stalls suddenly and completely at low speeds and in low speed turns. Loss of power and stability if it happens at turns. Stranded in intersections if stalling occurs stops with high risk of sideway collision. Cannot restart bike without engaging brake at a full stop. Problem repeats after first servicing. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2013
“Fuel gauge and related mpg read outs have not worked since the purchase of the brand new bike. The replacement of the tank sensor did not fix the problem. Nine subsequent contacts made to bmw with no follow through by them to fix this safety issue. I understand that bmw has an internal service bulletin on the problem. *js”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2013
Recalls - 3 campaigns
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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Is the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter reliable?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. The most complained-about area is engine (45% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 2,854 miles or less.
Does the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.