IllustrationMOTORCYCLE STALLS (ENGINE CEASES OPERATING) AT LOW SPEED PRIMARILY WHEN STOPPING. IT DOES NOT DO THIS AT EVERY ATTEMPTED STOP BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT DURING THE COURSE OF A DAY'S RIDE OF APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES. *TR
2013 BMW C650 Gt MAXI-SCOOTER
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
260–25K
025–50K
050–75K
075–100K
0100–150K
0150K+
26 reports with mileage · 4 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
30 reportsI PURCHASED A NEW C650GT ON 2/7/13. I ALSO GOT THE REAR TRUNK WITH THE BIKE. AFTER A MONTH OF RIDING, THE LUGGAGE RACK (WHICH THE TRUNK FASTENS ON TO) STARTED TO SHAKE WHILE RIDING. I NOTICED THERE ARE 3 MAIN BOLTS THAT HOLD THE LUGGAGE RACK ON TO THE BIKE, 1 ON THE LEFT & 1 ON THE RIGHT, THAT FASTEN ONTO THE PASSENGER GRAB …
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I PURCHASED A NEW C650GT ON 2/7/13. I ALSO GOT THE REAR TRUNK WITH THE BIKE. AFTER A MONTH OF RIDING, THE LUGGAGE RACK (WHICH THE TRUNK FASTENS ON TO) STARTED TO SHAKE WHILE RIDING. I NOTICED THERE ARE 3 MAIN BOLTS THAT HOLD THE LUGGAGE RACK ON TO THE BIKE, 1 ON THE LEFT & 1 ON THE RIGHT, THAT FASTEN ONTO THE PASSENGER GRAB BAR & 1 THAT FASTENS OVER THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS THE FIRST TO COME LOOSE & NOW THE CENTER BOLT HAS COME LOSE. I ATTEMPT TO TIGHT THESE BOLTS (WITH THE PROPER TORX DRIVER) WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. I AM AFRAID TO USE THE TRUNK BECAUSE I THINK IT WILL VIBRATE OFF CAUSING A HAZARD TO SOMEONE DRIVING BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND LOOSING MY BELONGINGS. THERE IS A RECALL, FOR THIS PROBLEM, IN CANADA. *TR
SCOOTER HAS BEEN STALLING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. IT SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN I COME TO A STOP. IT OFTEN STALLS WHEN I'M TRYING TO MANEUVER IT FOR PARKING. TODAY IT ALMOST DIED JUST AS I WAS COMING OUT OF A TURN. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. GAS TANK IS FULL. IT HAPPENS WHEN IT'S BOTH COLD OR AFTER IT'S BEEN RUN FOR A WHILE. JUS…
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SCOOTER HAS BEEN STALLING AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. IT SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN I COME TO A STOP. IT OFTEN STALLS WHEN I'M TRYING TO MANEUVER IT FOR PARKING. TODAY IT ALMOST DIED JUST AS I WAS COMING OUT OF A TURN. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. GAS TANK IS FULL. IT HAPPENS WHEN IT'S BOTH COLD OR AFTER IT'S BEEN RUN FOR A WHILE. JUST STARTED HAPPENING AFTER ABOUT 800 MILES. SEEMS THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH OTHER MODEL OWNERS AS WELL. *TR
INCIDENTS OF UNEXPECTED STALLING INCREASING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES NOW. NOT SAFE TO BE ON A MOTOR SCOOTER IN TRAFFIC AND HAVE MOTOR SHUT DOWN ON IT'S OWN. *TR
VEHICLE STALLED OUT THREE TIMES WITHIN TEN MINUTES. VEHICLE IS NEW AND IS UTILIZING PROPER OCTANE FUEL. VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED EACH TIME WHEN THE STARTING STEPS WERE UTILIZED. VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE THE UNIT STALL WHILE OPERATING ON A REGULAR BASIS. *TR
3 ENGINE STALLS AT LOW SPEED ON THREE CONSECUTIVE DAYS. LUCKILY NOT AT AN INTERSECTION OR AROUND OTHER VEHICLES. MANY REPORTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM ON OWNERS INTERNET FORUMS. *TR
MY VEHICLE IS A SCOOTER STYLE MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS BEEN HAVING A SPORADIC LOW SPEED STALLING ISSUE. IT MOST OFTEN OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING DOWN, COMING TO A STOP OR PREPARING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. BMW REPRESENTATIVES HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THEY HAVE OPENED INTERNAL CASES AND HAVE NOT …
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MY VEHICLE IS A SCOOTER STYLE MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS BEEN HAVING A SPORADIC LOW SPEED STALLING ISSUE. IT MOST OFTEN OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING DOWN, COMING TO A STOP OR PREPARING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. BMW REPRESENTATIVES HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THEY HAVE OPENED INTERNAL CASES AND HAVE NOT RESOLVED THE ISSUE. THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF A RIDER IS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT INTO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC IT COULD STALL CAUSING TIME DELAY AND POTENTIALLY ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO STRIKE A STALLED SCOOTER. IT ALSO CAN OCCUR IN TURNS WHERE LOSS OF POWER COULD CAUSE TO OPERATOR TO DROP THE SCOOTER CAUSING INJURY AND POTENTIALLY THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER BEING RUN OVER. IT HAS RECENTLY BEEN IN THE SHOP (4-24-13 TO 5-2-13) AND SINCE HAS STALLED 4 TIME THREE IN PARKING LOTS ,1 ON A SURFACE FEEDER ROAD. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS IN THE DEALER PARKING LOT PICKING IT UP FROM THE 5-2-13. IT STALLED 5-3-13 ON THE FEEDER ROAD AT 1835 HRS AND 5-4-13 1135 HRS AND 1158 HRS. HAVE REPORTED TO THE DEALER THE ISSUE STILL REMAINS. *TR
STALLING AND COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL COMPONENTS. HAS STALLED OUT NOW SIX ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOW AT 500 MILES AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE. *TR
SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR
APPROACHING STOP SIGN AT LOW SPEED APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ENCOUNTERED ENGINE SHUT DOWN, NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. ENGINE RESTARTED, HOWEVER AFTER STALL I HAD NO ABILITY TO MANEUVER. *TR
Official recalls
319V157000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Mar 1, 2019
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.
14V264000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
May 16, 2014
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
14V065000 · Electrical System; Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand
Feb 19, 2014
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Consequence: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Electrical System
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Consequence: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.