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2007 BMW G650X Challenge Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 BMW G650X Challenge has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2007 BMW G650X Challenge. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 BMW G650X Challenge owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW G650X Challenge, describing incidents dated August 19, 2008 to February 2, 2010.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10303974 · Filed

    PROBLEM IN THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR THE 3RD TIME. PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES TOO. *TR

  • ODI #10246921 · Filed

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE. WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT CONSIDERS THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A REAR END CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH…

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FUEL LINE

NHTSA #08V106000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported March 11, 2008 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,391 vehicles

Owners notified April 1, 2008 · Vehicles built August 1, 2006 – March 21, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW IS RECALLING 1,391 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGE, COUNTRY, AND MOTO MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION, AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEAK COULD OCCUR EITHER THROUGH THE FABRIC INLAY AT THE END OF THE LINE, OR, THROUGH A CRACK IN THE ACTUAL LINE.

Safety consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

WHEEL BEARING

NHTSA #08V111000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported March 11, 2008 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 744 vehicles

Owners notified April 1, 2008 · Vehicles built February 12, 2007 – March 14, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW IS RECALLING 744 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGER AND COUNTRY MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE HAD THE WRONG CIRCULAR CLIP INSTALLED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARING GUIDE. THIS CIRCLIP CAN RUB AGAINST A SPACER BUSHING, CREATING METAL SHAVINGS WHICH MAY ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING, CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY MALFUNCTION. THIS WOULD BE INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LAMP.

Safety consequence

IF THIS HAPPENED, THE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS AS WELL AS A RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK AND INSTALL A CORRECT CIRCLIP, ALONG WITH A NEW SPACER BUSHING, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND SHAFT SEALING RINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

WIRING SET FOR FUEL PUMP UNIT

NHTSA #07V376000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2007 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 764 vehicles

Owners notified October 1, 2007 · Vehicles built January 5, 2007 – February 23, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING SET HAS NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION. THE CONTACTS IN THE PLUG FOR THE FUEL PUMP CAN BREAK.

Safety consequence

THE FUEL PUMP WILL FAIL AND FUEL DELIVERY TO THE ENGINE WOULD CEASE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNIT WIRING SET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

CHAIN TENSIONER

NHTSA #07V367000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2007 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 173 vehicles

Owners notified November 13, 2007 · Vehicles built January 20, 2007 – August 6, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A LEFT-SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AS A RESULT, A HEX NUT, WHICH IS USED TO SECURE THE CHAIN TENSIONER, IS IMPROPERLY SEATED AGAINST THE TENSIONER.

Safety consequence

LOOSENING OF THE CHAIN TENSIONER AND THE REAR WHEEL AXLE MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE MOTORCYCLE IS UNSTABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RIGHT SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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