BMW G650GS Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW G650GS (2014–2016) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All G650GS model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 720 | 1 | 9 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 4,150 | 2 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine9 56%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 13%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.3%
- Fuel system1 6.3%
- Brakes1 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “I brought my motorcycle in for the recall, #15v537 engine control unit software (reprogramming to eliminate a hazardous stalling problem) in oct 2015. The required repair was done. The vehicle exhibited the same problem after approximately two weeks. I brought the vehicle back and the recall repair was completed again. After about two weeks on a heavily foggy day the vehicle exhibited the same problem. I rode it for a few more days (clear weather) with no problem and then on another heavily foggy day I rode and had the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809569, filed 2015-12, 2,800 miles2016: “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 violently without warning. The contact took the motorcycle to the dealer, but it was not officially diagnosed. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 300.”
NHTSA complaint #10990587, filed 2017-05, 300 milesOther BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology