BMW G650GS years to avoid
No model year of the BMW G650GS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW G650GS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW G650GS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW G650GS problems
All model years combined.
- Engine13
- Transmission3
- Fuel system3
- Electrical3
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Driver assistance1
- Brakes1
BMW G650GS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | - | 5 | Engine | 720 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | - | 4 | Driver assistance | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 6 | Engine | 4,300 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | - | 2 | Engine | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2009 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the BMW G650GS
What years of the BMW G650GS should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW G650GS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW G650GS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW G650GS?
Engine, with 13 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (3) and fuel system (3).
How many recalls does the BMW G650GS have?
2 recalls between 2009 and 2016. The 2015 model year has the most, with 2.
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