The 2014 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,067 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2014 bmw c650 gt maxi-scooter. The contact stated while riding 5 mph, the engine made an abnormal sound. The contact rode the scooter to the residence; however, upon arrival, the scooter shut off independently. The scooter was taken to the dealer; however, the scooter was not…”
“The timing chain tensioner on my bmw 2014 c650gt malfunctioned and destroyed the engine in my scooter. I am uninjured. Luckily. Stalled as I arrived at my destination and would not restart with very loud rattling noises from the engine compartment. I'm quite upset after seeing the attached recall…”
“Vehicle stalled while driving at low speeds or at idle. The vehicle also stalled while making a left turn at an intersection and would not immediately restart. There was a recall on this model affecting years 2013 and 2014 this is a 2014 model. This is being referred to you because I was within 6…”
“The unit started to stall out almost got hit by another car, loud knocking noise ran poorly like it was missing, quit running all together, then started turning over like it had no compression, took to a bmw dealer they took motorcycle apart told me our serial number wasn't covered under recall…”
“The unit started to stall out almost got hit by another car, loud knocking noise ran poorly like it was missing, quit running all together, then started turning over like it had no compression, took to a bmw dealer they took motorcycle apart told me our serial number wasn't covered under recall…”
“The unit started to stall out almost got hit by another car, loud knocking noise ran poorly like it was missing, quit running all together, then started turning over like it had no compression, took to a bmw dealer they took motorcycle apart told me our serial number wasn't covered under recall…”
“Scooter stalls when coming to a stop, or turning at a slow speed. It appears to happen after the scooter has warmed up. Stalls at intersections causing near misses from cars behind thinking I'm pulling away from intersection when bike stalls.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw c650 gt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure continued to occur three times over a period of seven months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The contact later…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter as of
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