Does the 2015 BMW G 650 GS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS, the most recent reported on September 26, 2016 (Electrical system: software, Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW G 650 GS?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints), followed by engine (1).

How many 2015 BMW G 650 GS complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 BMW G 650 GS recalls and problems

2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2015 BMW G 650 GS recalls

Electrical system: software · Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 16V689000 · reported September 26, 2016 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1,398 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
The risk: If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 18, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-537. Motorcycles that were repaired under that recall need to have their software updated again as part of this campaign.

Electrical system: software · Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 15V537000 · reported August 24, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1,060 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 G 650 GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to March 2, 2015, and 2013-2014 G 650 GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall when they are idling and the clutch lever is pulled in.
The risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised version of the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 7, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 2,000 miles
SOME TIMES MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT IDLE. HAS DONE IT WHILE TRYING TO MOVE IN TRAFFIC SITUATION. VERY DANGEROUS

May 4, 2017 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 9,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BMW G650GS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE CLUTCH AND RESTARTED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX OTHER TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V689000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) ON…

Dec 30, 2016 · Unknown or other · 5,800 miles
DEFECTIVE ECU CAUSES ENGINE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY DURING OPERATION, RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO BMW AS THIS EXACT SAME MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE EXACT SAME REASONS.

Jul 1, 2016 · Engine · 8,400 miles
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…

G 650 GS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2013	2	2
2014	2	6
2015	2	4
2016	1	5

All BMW G 650 GS years →

Questions

Does the 2015 BMW G 650 GS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 BMW G 650 GS, the most recent reported on September 26, 2016 (Electrical system: software, Engine and engine cooling: engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW G 650 GS?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints), followed by engine (1).
How many 2015 BMW G 650 GS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 7, 2019.