Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jan 30, 2023 · Engine
I own a 2016 BMW C650GT. {VIN [VIN removed]}. {ENGINE # 70037975} There is a RECALL 14V-264 that applies to earlier models - with ENGINE numbers up to - 70020276. The reason for the recall was that the the mechanical CHAIN TENSIONER would wear excessively leading to failure. My 2016 C650GT has a MECHANICAL CHAIN…
Feb 11, 2020 · Engine · 10,000 miles
MY 2016 BMW C650GT SCOOTERS' MECHANICAL TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED, ALLOWING MY TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP, CAUSING MY VALVES TO SLAM INTO MY PISTONS WHICH BENT THE VALVE STEMS, CAUSING A REPAIR COST OF $3800.00 U.S. HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS STILL ON THE FREEWAY (HAD JUST EXITED I-5 IN SEATTLE AND WAS STARTING TO…
Jan 22, 2020 · Engine · 10,000 miles
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY FOR APPROX 20 MIN, AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY AND COMING TO A STOP AT A STOPLIGHT AND THEN RE-ACCELLERATING TO 25MPH, THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER MOVED, MAKING A LOUD CLACKING SOUND ALLOWING THE TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP, RESULTING IN BENT VALVE STEMS ETC. SYMPTOMS WERE A LOUD…
Jan 17, 2019 · Engine · 10 miles
MI SCOOTER HAS INSTALLED ON TWO RANDON OCASSIONS WHILE COASTING OR SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. ACCORDING TO MY MAKE AND MODEL FORUMS THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM THAT BMW HAS NO FIRM FIX
Jun 15, 2016 · Engine · 200 miles
STALLING IN TRAFFIC AT STOP LIGHT/SIGN, AND ENGINE IDLES DOWN AND STALLS. SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN STARTING OFF AFTER A STOP AT A STOP LIGHT. HAD IT CHECKED AT DEALER, ISSUE CONTINUES. HAPPENS A FEW TIME DURING MY DAILY COMMUTE.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 30, 2023.