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BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 46 owner complaints across 9 model years of the BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter (2012–2020). The most-complained-about year is 2013.

4
safety recalls, all years
46
owner complaints, all years
2013
year with most recalls
2013
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2020 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter02
2019 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter11
2018 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter10
2017 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter20
2016 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter16
2015 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter11
2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter26
2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter330
2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter10

What BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The 2013 model year has the most, with 30.

All BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 19V157000 Reported 2,707 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

  2. Rim (wheels)

    NHTSA 17V467000 Reported 37 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2017

  3. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 14V264000 Reported 1,360 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014

  4. Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)

    NHTSA 14V065000 Reported 4,453 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    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.

    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.

    Model years: 2013

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.