2013 BMW G650gs

The 2013 BMW G650GS has 3 recalls, all centered on the same issue: engine control unit software that can cause the engine to stall while riding, raising the risk of a crash.

The stall occurs under a specific but common riding condition: when the clutch lever is pulled in, the throttle is closed, and the engine is idling, such as when slowing for a turn or stop. In that situation, the incorrectly programmed software can cut the engine unexpectedly, leaving the rider without power and potentially without the same level of braking and stability control that a running engine provides. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same underlying defect. The fix in each case involves updating the engine control unit software to correctly manage idle speed under those conditions.