2016 BMW G650GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 BMW G650GS, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 BMW G650GS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and engine (engine and engine cooling)
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 BMW G650GS have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 821 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 BMW g650gs. The contact stated that the motorcycle would stall whenever the throttle was released at any speed. If the throttle was constant, the vehicle would surge violen”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2017 · Engine
“Stalling while in operation even after warming up for 5-10 minutes on idle. Stalls while clutch is in and RPM below 2000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 27, 2017 · Engine
Compare BMW G650GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW G650GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 BMW G650GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW G650GS | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 BMW G650GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 BMW G650GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 BMW G650GS | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2016 BMW G650GS
How do I know if my 2016 BMW G650GS 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 2016 BMW G650GS; 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.