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2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, describing incidents dated February 8, 2013 to June 24, 2017.

Most-cited components

Engine 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11000967 · Filed June 24, 2017
BIKE REPEATEDLY STALLS AT LOW RPM. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AND WHEN CORNERING.
ODI #10585497 · Filed April 29, 2014
ON APRIL 27, 2014 AFTER 1,534 MILES WITH NO ISSUES MY BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013 BEGAN TO STALL. SPECIFICALLY, JUST AFTER 1,500 MILES I STALLED SEVERAL TIMES DURING LOW-THROTTLE OR IDLE SITUATIONS SUCH AS STOPLIGHTS AND SLOW-SPEED MANEUVERS, AND I EVEN STALLED TWICE DURING SLOW-SPEED TURNS…
ODI #10567902 · Filed March 8, 2014
I BOUGHT THIS SCOOTER IN NOVEMBER 2012 & HAD QUITE A FEW STALLING PROBLEMS WITH IT. AFTER A FEW CALLS TO BMW & MY LOCAL DEALER THEY WERE ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPUTER UPDATE. YESTERDAY THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN & HAS DONE IT 2 DAYS IN A ROW. I'VE CALLED THE DEALER & BMW & INFORMED THEM…

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Front Brake Hose may Crack and Leak

NHTSA #19V157000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported March 1, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,707 vehicles

Repair completion: 45.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 6, 2019 · Vehicles built August 2, 2012 – November 24, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Camshaft Chain Tensioner may cause Engine Stall

NHTSA #14V264000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported May 16, 2014 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,360 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 15, 2014 · Vehicles built August 2, 2012 – February 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Water in Side-Stand Switch may Disable Engine

NHTSA #14V065000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported February 19, 2014 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,453 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 8, 2014 · Vehicles built November 28, 2012 – September 16, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Side Trim Panels may Detach at High Speeds

NHTSA #12V556000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 266 vehicles

Owners notified January 10, 2013 · Vehicles built August 7, 2012 – November 20, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 C600 Sport Maxi-Scooters manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 20, 2012. The fasteners on the front side trim panels may have insufficient strength to retain the panels at high speeds.

Safety consequence

If the panel separates it could interfere with riding and handling of the scooter and increase the risk of a crash. The panel could also become a hazard for other road users.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reattach the left and right front side trim panels with stronger "snap-lock" fasteners. The recall began on January 10, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11000967

Incident: June 24, 2017 · Filed: June 24, 2017

BIKE REPEATEDLY STALLS AT LOW RPM. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC AND WHEN CORNERING.

Engine

ODI #10585497

Incident: April 27, 2014 · Filed: April 29, 2014

ON APRIL 27, 2014 AFTER 1,534 MILES WITH NO ISSUES MY BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013 BEGAN TO STALL. SPECIFICALLY, JUST AFTER 1,500 MILES I STALLED SEVERAL TIMES DURING LOW-THROTTLE OR IDLE SITUATIONS SUCH AS STOPLIGHTS AND SLOW-SPEED MANEUVERS, AND I EVEN STALLED TWICE DURING SLOW-SPEED TURNS. THE STALLING ISSUE WAS SO PERVASIVE (OCCURRING AT NEARLY EVERY OTHER STOPLIGHT AND TURN) I BARELY GOT IT HOME, BUT MANAGED TO DO SO. I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE GARAGE ONCE THE SCOOTER WAS HOME AND PARKED THERE. THE STRONG GASOLINE SMELL CONTINUED FOR NEARLY 12 HOURS. I HAD THE SIDE STAND REPLACED AT MY 1ST (AND ONLY) SERVICE WHICH WAS JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO. THIS SIDE STAND REPLACEMENT WAS PER THE RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED FROM BMW. AND THIS SCOOTER NEVER ONCE STALLED PRIOR TO THE SIDE STAND REPLACEMENT. IT WAS ONLY AFTER THE SIDE STAND REPLACEMENT AND AFTER 1,500 MILES THAT THE SCOOTER FIRST STALLED THIS APRIL 27, 2014. *JS

Engine

ODI #10567902

Incident: March 7, 2014 · Filed: March 8, 2014

I BOUGHT THIS SCOOTER IN NOVEMBER 2012 & HAD QUITE A FEW STALLING PROBLEMS WITH IT. AFTER A FEW CALLS TO BMW & MY LOCAL DEALER THEY WERE ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM WITH A COMPUTER UPDATE. YESTERDAY THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN & HAS DONE IT 2 DAYS IN A ROW. I'VE CALLED THE DEALER & BMW & INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THIS NO DOUBT COULD LEAD TO EITHER DEATH OR DISABILITY. COULD YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE I DIE. THERE IS MANY INSTANCES OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET JUST GOOGLE BMW C600 STALLING PROBLEMS. *TR

Engine

ODI #10497619

Incident: February 8, 2013 · Filed: February 10, 2013

I PURCHASED A C600 SPORT ON NOVEMBER 27TH 2012. IT STALLED 2 TIMES BEFORE THE 600 MILES CHECK UP NOT THINKING MUCH ABOUT IT I DIDN'T DOCUMENT THOSE DAYS BUT DID CALL THE DEALER & LET THEM KNOW ABOUT IT. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A MOISTURE PROBLEM IN THE START/KILL SWITCH. YESTERDAY FEBRUARY 9TH IT STALLED 3 TIMES & AFTER READING THE FORUMS I FILLED THE GAS USING THE CENTER STAND THINKING THERE MIGHT BE AN AIR POCKET IN THE TANK BUT IT STALLED AGAIN WITHIN 5 MINUTES. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A METHOD TO THE STALLING OTHER STOPPING OR LOW RPMS EVERYTIME. I CALLED THE DEALER & BMW TO LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM FEBRUARY 9TH & AM WEIGHING MY OPTIONS. 2-8-13 STALLED 3 TIMES @ LOW RPMS 41 & SHERWIN WILLIAMS BROAD & 3RD PANERA BREAD PARKING LOT. *TR

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