2014 BMW G650GS Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,150miles, 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 G650GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW G650GS. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (83% 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 4,150 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine 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.
- Engine5 83%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Engine: “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 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 2014 Bmw g650gs. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled on the highway. The dealer diagnosed that the ecu software needed to be updated. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v689000 (power train), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10930376, filed 2016-12, 10,000 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 3,200 and 6,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 16V689000Sep 26, 2016Electrical system › SoftwareCovers: BMW G650GS 2013–2016, G650GS Sertao 2013–2015
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…
- 15V537000Aug 24, 2015Electrical system › SoftwareCovers: BMW G650GS 2013–2015
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may…
Recall details for the 2014 BMW G650GS → · 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 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…
- 10147753Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine sometimes cuts out and will do so again after being restarted. Software issue.
- 10193504Sep 9, 2013Equipment. Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have…
Other model years of the BMW G650GS
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 720 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 4,150 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 BMW G650GS have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW G650GS as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 BMW G650GS is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2014 BMW G650GS 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 G650GS reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,150 miles and the middle half falls between 3,200 and 6,700 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 29, 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.