NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2012–2020

BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints for the BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter, covering model years 2012 to 2020. The 2013 model year drew the most complaints (30), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
46 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (2012–2020)

most complaints: 2013 (30 for that model year)
top component: Engine (32 complaints)
latest recall 19V157000 (reported Mar 1, 2019)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (2.2%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2013 model year has the most complaints: 30 of 46, or 65.2%. Next come 2014 (6) and 2016 (6). The fewest are for 2019, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a fire
2013	30	1
2014	6	0
2015	1	0
2016	6	0
2019	1	0
2020	2	0
All model years	46	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter components

top 10 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 32 complaints (69.6% of all 46), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (13) and Power Train (7).

Components named most often in BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter complaints (top 10)

Components named most often in BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter complaints (top 10)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine	32	69.6%
Fuel/Propulsion System	13	28.3%
Power Train	7	15.2%
Electrical System	4	8.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	4	8.7%
Structure	3	6.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	2	4.3%
Unknown or Other	2	4.3%
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1	2.2%
Steering	1	2.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2012 to 2019. The 2013 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

4 recall campaigns

BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter recall campaigns covering each model year
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2010s			2012: 1 campaign	2013: 3 campaigns	2014: 2 campaigns	2015: 1 campaign	2016: 1 campaign	2017: 2 campaigns	2018: 1 campaign	2019: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 19V157000
Reported Mar 1, 2019
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model years 2013–2019
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.
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 17V467000
Reported Jul 21, 2017
Wheels › Rim
Model year 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars." The front rims may not be marked with the required rim type and the DOT designation.
Consequence:
Since the rim is not marked with the rim size and the DOT designation, a tire of the incorrect size may be installed on this rim, affecting the handling of the scoter and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any rims that are not correctly marked, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 14V264000
Reported May 16, 2014
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Model years 2012–2014
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.
Consequence:
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 14V065000
Reported Feb 19, 2014
Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/Center Stand; Electrical System
Model year 2013
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Consequence:
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter, covering model years 2012 to 2020. The most recent, 19V157000, was reported on March 1, 2019 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2013 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter model year has the most complaints?

The 2013 model year, with 30 of the 46 complaints in NHTSA’s file (65.2%). The next are 2014 (6) and 2016 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 32 complaints, or 69.6% of all 46. Fuel/Propulsion System (13) and Power Train (7) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 46 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.