The 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,786 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19V1570002019-03-012,707 affected
Defect
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…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14V2640002014-05-161,360 affected
Defect
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.
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…
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.
STRUCTURE12V5560002012-12-03266 affected
Defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 C600 Sport Maxi-Scooters manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 20, 2012. The fasteners on the front side trim panels may have insufficient strength to retain the panels at high speeds.
Consequence
If the panel separates it could interfere with riding and handling of the scooter and increase the risk of a crash. The panel could also become a hazard for other road users.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reattach the left and right front side trim panels with stronger "snap-lock" fasteners. The recall began on January 10, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints4
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Bike repeatedly stalls at low rpm. Extremely dangerous in traffic and when cornering.”
“On april 27, 2014 after 1,534 miles with no issues my bmw c600 sport maxi-scooter 2013 began to stall. Specifically, just after 1,500 miles I stalled several times during low-throttle or idle situations such as stoplights and slow-speed maneuvers, and I even stalled twice during slow-speed turns.…”
“I bought this scooter in november 2012 & had quite a few stalling problems with it. After a few calls to bmw & my local dealer they were able to remedy the problem with a computer update. Yesterday the problem started again & has done it 2 days in a row. I've called the dealer & bmw & informed…”
“I purchased a c600 sport on november 27th 2012. It stalled 2 times before the 600 miles check up not thinking much about it I didn't document those days but did call the dealer & let them know about it. I actually thought it might be a moisture problem in the start/kill switch. Yesterday february…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter as of
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