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Model year

2015 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter

Motorcycle, gasoline. Owner complaints on file from Feb 27, 2019 to Feb 27, 2019.

Recalls (1)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (18)
Recall campaigns covering this model year12,707 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter peaked in 2019, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201912020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2015 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2015 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-157Mar 1, 2019Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over timeBrakes2,707Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Feb 27, 2019Failure Feb 20, 201916,000 milesMount Sinai, NYEngine

    THE ENGINE GOT NOISY WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT. THERE WERE A COUPLE OF CLANKS. THE ENGINE QUIT NEVER TO RETURN. BMW SAYS THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED. THE CHAIN SLIPPED. 4 VALVES ARE BENT AND THE HEAD IS DAMAGED. NO WORD ON THE PISTONS YET.

    NHTSA complaint 11182754
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

18 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 âdisc…
  • MC64481126 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SVA! infotext is displayed in instrument cluster (see attachment)
  • MC310421 Apr 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The complaint of leaking telescopic forks is the top warranty claim in many current models,
  • MC62571524_03 Apr 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • MC62536917 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The airduct on the lower triple clamp is missing. The air duct is deleted for the C650 Sport.
  • MC62409104 Mar 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • MC5369833301 Mar 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The fuel level is displayed incorrectly.
  • MC55813536 Oct 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
  • MC2300117 May 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
  • MC62133778 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • MC62352646 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • MC62352243 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adjustment of the windscreen is not possible. The windscreen cannot be moved completely downwards. The windscreen moves by itself when switching-off the ignition.
  • MC50349142 Nov 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Bluetooth issues between Navigators, mobile phones, communication and audio systems.
  • MC0001115 Nov 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Diagnostics D3.52 is published with the ISTA 3.0 application V15304 or higher.
  • MC0001015 Nov 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Complete integration and support of the new vehicles C 650 Sport (K18 model revision) and C 650 GT (K19 model revision).
  • MC61461571 Jun 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
  • MC63997656 Jan 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instrument cluster self check is slow. Suftware update is required. Rectified with I level K001-17-07-500.
  • MC64010520 Jan 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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