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2014 BMW G650GS Sertao Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (electrical system) and engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 16V689000 Reported 1,398 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall…

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“After the second BMW recall, i pick up the motorcycle on 01/05/18. And still have the same problem, the motorcycle can't maintain idle or stall before a complete stop. BMW dealer don't know how to fix”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 5, 2018 · Electrical system

“Problem one: motorcycle gets overheat very easy and the fan starts to operate soon then anticipate, blows the hot air into the drivers right side leg, making very uncomfortable to operate in traffic.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2017 · Engine

Compare BMW G650GS Sertao model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW G650GS Sertao model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2013 BMW G650GS Sertao10
2014 BMW G650GS Sertao13
2015 BMW G650GS Sertao10

Checking a specific 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao

How do I know if my 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V689000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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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.