NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
2013–2015 BMW G 650 GSNHTSA Campaign #15V537000
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
1,060 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026