2016 BMW G650GS Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 720miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW G650GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW G650GS. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 720 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins 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 80%
- Electrical system1 20%
Example complaints
Engine: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 720 and 1,544 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…
Recall details for the 2016 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. 9 on record; the latest 9 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…
- 10216791Apr 14, 2016Equipment. Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
- 10216793Apr 1, 2016Engine cooling. TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- 10216792Mar 21, 2016Electrical system. Tec25 Wishbone Return
- 10216758Mar 1, 2016Engine cooling. MINI engine oil part number transition and model year 2016 engine oils
- 10216757Mar 1, 2016Equipment. MINI "Enhanced" dealer self authorized (DSA)K goodwill program
- 10147753Jun 1, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine sometimes cuts out and will do so again after being restarted. Software issue.
- 10148247Jun 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. The clutch does not open fully on G650 models with Rotax.
- 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 2016 BMW G650GS have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 BMW G650GS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 BMW G650GS is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2016 BMW G650GS been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 BMW G650GS reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 720 miles and the middle half falls between 720 and 1,544 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 28, 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.