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2009 BMW G 650 GS US Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
5,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009117%

Other parts of the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW G 650 GS US

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology