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BMW G 650 GS USModel year report

2009 BMW G 650 GS US Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,212miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical 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 3,212 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “My motorcycle will start and run for a while but will randomly shut off when the engine gets down to idle. This problem is not persistent and seems to happen one day, be fine for a few days, and then arise again. When the bike is running and I 'm up at speed it runs flawlessly, but every now and then the bike doesn't want to idle and it will die when I come to a stop or if I keep in the clutch too long and the RPM drops too low. …”

NHTSA complaint #10424028, filed 2011-09, 12,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2009 Bmw G 650 GS US motorcycle. The contact was braking from 5-10 MPH and the rear foot brake failed. The vehicle would not respond and the contact had to utilize the emergency hand brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice prior to the failure and the rear brake master cylinder was replaced each time. The failure mileage was 5,078.”

NHTSA complaint #10351542, filed 2010-08, 5,078 miles

Engine: “Engine frequently stalls at idle, including when slowing from highway speeds. Sometimes it stalls between gears if not shifting fast enough, creating a dangerous engine off scenario on a highway. Dealer could not find a problem. It seems to be a persistent problem with owners of this motorcycle.”

NHTSA complaint #10711999, filed 2015-04, 5,500 miles

Mileage 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 744 and 5,500 miles.

83%0–1017%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,212 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the BMW G 650 GS US

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200963,2120———Not enough data

All BMW G 650 GS US model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,212 miles and the middle half falls between 744 and 5,500 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.