The engine control software regulates idle speed. When the clutch lever is egagaged, and the engine is operating at idle, the motorcycle abruptly stalls reagardless of speed. It caused a near -rear end crash as any downshifting resulted in stalls instead of idle.
The worst 2013 BMW G650GS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
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- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
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
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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].
Recall number 15V537000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 BMW G650GS 8
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
- Idling is occasionally unstable (most often after long journeys); the engine sometimes cuts out and will...
- The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- Leaks have been reported in fork legs
What 2013 BMW G650GS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine control unit: when the clutch is engaged and the engine speed is near idle, the engine control unit turns off the engine. This happens anytime the motorcycle needs to come to a stop (traffic light, stop sign, etc.). When the engine speed is kept above 3000 rpms, the bike runs fine and idles fine if there is sufficient throttle input.
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Questions about the 2013 BMW G650GS
Is the 2013 BMW G650GS reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 BMW G650GS, fewer than a typical G650GS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 BMW G650GS?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2013 BMW G650GS have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system.
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