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2017 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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 October 21, 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.

Front Wheel Rim may be Missing Markings/FMVSS 120

NHTSA #17V467000 · Wheels — Rim · NHTSA notice

Reported July 21, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 37 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Owners notified December 8, 2017 · Vehicles built May 5, 2017 – June 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars." The front rims may not be marked with the required rim type and the DOT designation.

Safety consequence

Since the rim is not marked with the rim size and the DOT designation, a tire of the incorrect size may be installed on this rim, affecting the handling of the scoter and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any rims that are not correctly marked, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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 2017 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter.

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