Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine4
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
- Unknown or other1
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10249027 | 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 important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints. |
| 10194320 | SVA! infotext is displayed in instrument cluster (see attachment) |
| 10194316 | The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models, |
| 10151297 | During programming ith ISTA/P software version3.58.2.001. a programming abort occurred. Afterwards the vehicle is inoperative and can no longer be started. Repeated programming is not possible with this tversion. Software bug. |
| 10151244 | The airduct on the lower triple clamp is missing. The air duct is deleted for the C650 Sport. |
| 10151241 | When an alarm system ( DWA Basic for C650sport and C650 GT) is activated, only the alarm tone sounds. Actuation of the turn indicator is missing. Software error in instrument cluster. |
| 10150151 | The fuel level is displayed incorrectly. |
| 10149288 | Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period. |
| 10149274 | Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch. |
| 10147912 | Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible. |
| 10147851 | The diagnostic connector is not located in the bracket under the scooter seat next to the fuel filler cap as it was the case with the scooters predecessor. |
| 10147850 | Adjustment of the windscreen is not possible. The windscreen cannot be moved completely downwards. The windscreen moves by itself when switching-off the ignition. |
| 10147848 | Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems. |
| 10147845 | Diagnostics D3.52 is published with the ISTA 3.0 application V15304 or higher. |
| 10147844 | Complete integration and support of the new vehicles C 650 Sport (K18 model revision) and C 650 GT (K19 model revision). |
| 10147756 | Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again. |
| 10142952 | Instrument cluster self check is slow. Suftware update is required. Rectified with I level K001-17-07-500. |
| 10135006 | Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor. |
| 10056719 | BMW: WITH DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON, ENGINE CAN GO INTO REDUCED POWER MODE, DUE TO ENGINE POSITION MANAGEMENT (EPM) UNFAVORABLE PARAMETERS IN DME SOFTWARE. *PE |
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