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2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, describing incidents dated December 16, 2013 to September 25, 2024.

Most-cited components

Engine 5 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11618163 · Filed October 4, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. The contact stated while riding 5 MPH, the engine made an abnormal sound. The contact rode the scooter to the residence; however, upon arrival, the scooter shut off independently. The scooter was taken to the dealer; however, the scooter was not…
ODI #11352795 · Filed September 2, 2020
THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ON MY BMW 2014 C650GT MALFUNCTIONED AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE IN MY SCOOTER. I AM UNINJURED. LUCKILY. STALLED AS I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND WOULD NOT RESTART WITH VERY LOUD RATTLING NOISES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I'M QUITE UPSET AFTER SEEING THE ATTACHED RECALL…
ODI #11342842 · Filed August 2, 2020
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL AFFECTING YEARS 2013 AND 2014 THIS IS A 2014 MODEL. THIS IS BEING REFERRED TO YOU BECAUSE I WAS WITHIN 6…

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11618163

Incident: September 25, 2024 · Filed: October 4, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. The contact stated while riding 5 MPH, the engine made an abnormal sound. The contact rode the scooter to the residence; however, upon arrival, the scooter shut off independently. The scooter was taken to the dealer; however, the scooter was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V264000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); and was advised by the dealer to contact the manufacturer for additional assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Engine

ODI #11352795

Incident: August 31, 2020 · Filed: September 2, 2020

THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ON MY BMW 2014 C650GT MALFUNCTIONED AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE IN MY SCOOTER. I AM UNINJURED. LUCKILY. STALLED AS I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND WOULD NOT RESTART WITH VERY LOUD RATTLING NOISES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I'M QUITE UPSET AFTER SEEING THE ATTACHED RECALL FROM 6 YEARS AGO AND WONDERING WHY THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, BMW OF CAMBRIDGE, MA , DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF THIS. IT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT FROM HAPPENING.

Engine

ODI #11342842

Incident: July 26, 2020 · Filed: August 2, 2020

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT IDLE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION AND WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL AFFECTING YEARS 2013 AND 2014 THIS IS A 2014 MODEL. THIS IS BEING REFERRED TO YOU BECAUSE I WAS WITHIN 6 FEET OF BEING KILLED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND WHEN I MENTIONED IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT BMW I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A $2600 24,000 MILE SERVICE. IT IS THE CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER, I KNOW THIS BECAUSE BMW SENT A LETTER TO YOU ON MAY 14TH 2014 IN A 3 PAGE DOCUMENT STATING THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND THAT BMW WOULD BE ISSUING A RECALL TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE $2600 FOR THE SERVICE, HOWEVER, I DO CARE ABOUT BEING IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BECAUSE THE ENGINE DECIDES TO STALL ON THE FREEWAY OR WHILE MAKING A TURN ON AN INTERSECTION OR EVEN WORSE RIDING CLOSE TO A CLIFF AND RIDING OVER THE SIDE BECAUSE OF LOSS OF POWER. THE LETTER WAS ADDRESSED TO NANCY LEWIS ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR OF ENFORCEMENT FROM SAMUEL CAMPBELL III, DEPARTMENT HEAD ,SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ITS.

Power Train; Unknown or Other; Engine

ODI #11112004

Incident: February 20, 2018 · Filed: July 17, 2018

THE UNIT STARTED TO STALL OUT ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, LOUD KNOCKING NOISE RAN POORLY LIKE IT WAS MISSING, QUIT RUNNING ALL TOGETHER, THEN STARTED TURNING OVER LIKE IT HAD NO COMPRESSION, TOOK TO A BMW DEALER THEY TOOK MOTORCYCLE APART TOLD ME OUR SERIAL NUMBER WASN'T COVERED UNDER RECALL ALTHOUGH SAME YEAR AND MODEL HAS A RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM, I WAS ON A CITY STREET WHEN THIS HAPPENED

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10971462

Incident: April 8, 2017 · Filed: April 8, 2017

SCOOTER STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, OR TURNING AT A SLOW SPEED. IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN AFTER THE SCOOTER HAS WARMED UP. STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS CAUSING NEAR MISSES FROM CARS BEHIND THINKING I'M PULLING AWAY FROM INTERSECTION WHEN BIKE STALLS.

Engine

ODI #10615919

Incident: December 16, 2013 · Filed: July 24, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW C650 GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR THREE TIMES OVER A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V264000(ENGINE). HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECALL AND INDICATED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.

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