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2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 30 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 C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, describing incidents dated November 15, 2012 to May 31, 2025.

Most-cited components

Engine 20 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
Power Train 2 complaints
Structure 2 complaints

Of the 30 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11664162 · Filed June 1, 2025
Engine stalled in traffic. Happened when slowing to a stop. Happens when engine has warmed up.
ODI #11568486 · Filed January 29, 2024
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…
ODI #11529170 · Filed June 27, 2023
Side stand slowly started to loosening then just broke bolt off Stand connected to under bike it snapped.

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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 July 30, 2012 – August 23, 2018 (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 December 3, 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

30 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11664162

Incident: May 31, 2025 · Filed: June 1, 2025

Engine stalled in traffic. Happened when slowing to a stop. Happens when engine has warmed up.

Power Train

ODI #11568486

Incident: January 29, 2024 · Filed: January 29, 2024

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.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11529170

Incident: June 23, 2023 · Filed: June 27, 2023

Side stand slowly started to loosening then just broke bolt off Stand connected to under bike it snapped.

Structure; Engine

ODI #10929599

Incident: November 11, 2016 · Filed: December 2, 2016

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.

Engine

ODI #10808922

Incident: December 7, 2015 · Filed: December 7, 2015

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

Engine

ODI #10654570

Incident: November 12, 2014 · Filed: November 12, 2014

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

Electrical System

ODI #10633468

Incident: July 11, 2013 · Filed: September 16, 2014

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT UPDATE AFTER A FILLUP. IF THE GAUGE INDICATED 1/2 BEFORE FUELING, IT WILL CONTINUE TO INDICATE 1/2 AFTER FILLING UP. SOMETIMES IT WILL INDICATE SOME CHANGE, BUT SELDOM ACCURATELY. EXAMPLE: THE UNIT IS FILLED UP, BUT INDICATES 3/4. JUST HAPPENED TO ME YESTERDAY. BMW DENIES THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR

Engine

ODI #10617037

Incident: July 26, 2014 · Filed: July 28, 2014

VEHICLE STALL OCCASIONALLY AT LOW SPEED/LOW IDLE... *JS

Engine

ODI #10616053

Incident: July 7, 2014 · Filed: July 24, 2014

HAS HAPPEN A NUMBER OF TIMES WHERE THE ENGINE STALLS WHILE REDUCING RPMS. CONCERNED IF ON HIGHWAY AND ENGINE STOPS. *TR

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10596265

Incident: May 29, 2014 · Filed: June 5, 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

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