Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 BMW G 650 GS peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 BMW G 650 GS
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Jul 1, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year11,060 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2015 BMW G 650 GS name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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 G 650 GS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-537 | Aug 24, 2015 | Affected motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in | Electrical system | 1,060 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 BMW G 650 GS
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.
- Filed Jul 1, 2016Failure Jun 30, 20168,400 milesSalt Lake City, UTEngine
MOTORCYCLE HAS HAD RECALL 15V57000 TO RESOLVE ENGINE IDLE AND STALLING ISSUES. MOTORCYCLE STILL STALLS AND MAY NOT RESTART WITH OUT USING THE THROTTLE. THE ENGINE DOES NOT IDLE, THE ATTACHED LINKS ARE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THE ISSUE. VEHICLE WAS MOVING LESS THAN 5 MPH, COMING TO A STOP WITH CLUTCH IN. VEHICLE DID NOT IDLE AND FAILED TO RESTART IMMEDIATELY. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/EFCOUPIMGDY HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/9JSJ_9RXMQY
NHTSA complaint 10882191
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 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… - MC51142327 Sep 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 shown that the part is not defective.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.