The worst 2013 BMW G650gs Sertao problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V689000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 BMW G650gs Sertao 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Butt connector for repairing a plug connection
- Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
- The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to...
- Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc
- The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- Leaks have been reported in fork legs
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Questions about the 2013 BMW G650gs Sertao
Is the 2013 BMW G650gs Sertao reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2013 BMW G650gs Sertao.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW G650gs Sertao?
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How many recalls does the 2013 BMW G650gs Sertao have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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