2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,682miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,682 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine4 67%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Engine: “The unit started to stall out almost got hit by another car, loud knocking noise ran poorly like it was missing, quit running all together, then started turning over like it had no compression, took to a Bmw dealer they took motorcycle apart told me our serial number wasn't covered under recall although same year and model has a recall for same problem, I was on a city street when this happened”
NHTSA complaint #11112004, filed 2018-07, 6,364 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter. The contact stated while riding 5 MPH, the engine made an abnormal sound. The contact rode the scooter to the residence; however, upon arrival, the scooter shut off independently. The scooter was taken to the dealer; however, the scooter was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V264000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); and was advised by the dealer to contact the manufacturer for additional assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11618163, filed 2024-10, 11,000 milesFuel system: “Scooter stalls when coming to a stop, or turning at a slow speed. It appears to happen after the scooter has warmed up. Stalls at intersections causing near misses from cars behind thinking I'm pulling away from intersection when bike stalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10971462, filed 2017-04, 1,585 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,585 and 22,330 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V157000Mar 1, 2019Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter 2013–2019, C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter 2013–2018
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.
- 14V264000May 16, 2014Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter 2012–2014, C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter 2012–2014
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…
Recall details for the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10194320Apr 1, 2021Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SVA! infotext is displayed in instrument cluster (see attachment)
- 10194316Apr 1, 2021Body and structure. The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
- 10135006Jan 29, 2018Electrical system. Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
- 10142952Jan 18, 2018Electrical system. Instrument cluster self check is slow. Suftware update is required. Rectified with I level K001-17-07-500.
- 10149274May 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10151297Apr 1, 2016Electrical system. During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with…
- 10151244Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling. The airduct on the lower triple clamp is missing. The air duct is deleted for the C650 Sport.
- 10151241Mar 1, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. When an alarm system ( DWA Basic for C650sport and C650 GT) is activated, only the alarm tone sounds. Actuation of the turn indicator is missing. Software error in instrument cluster.
- 10147912Dec 1, 2015Equipment. Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
Other model years of the BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 8,682 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 30 | 778 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
All BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,682 miles and the middle half falls between 1,585 and 22,330 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.