2014 BMW G650GS Sertao recalls and problems

The 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 BMW G650GS Sertao recalls

Recall 16V-689: Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Sep 26, 2016 · 1,398 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2014 BMW G650GS Sertao problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jan 5, 2018

After the second bmw recall, I pick up the motorcycle on 01/05/18. And still have the same problem, the motorcycle can't maintain idle or stall before a complete stop. Bmw dealer don't know how to fix it, since this is a possible software/fuel map problem. It's not safe to operate the vehicle specially in traffic situations.

Engine · reported Oct 28, 2017

Problem one: motorcycle gets overheat very easy and the fan starts to operate soon then anticipate, blows the hot air into the drivers right side leg, making very uncomfortable to operate in traffic. To make a little bit comfortable, driver must open the leg fair away from the normal seat position and fair away from the rear brake pedal. These is not a safe way to ride and must be fix. There is a lot complains about this situation in the bmw forums and bmw keep says it's "normal". Problem 2: the kickstand position in these model was adapted from a regular version of the bmw g650gs, which is 2…

Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported Sep 5, 2017

Engine still dies when you pull the clutch lever in. I have had two bmw safety recall campaigns performed (16v-689 and 15v-537) on this motorcycle for this issue, and it is still no operating correctly or safely. I could get injured or killed by the bike stalling. The bike stalls when moving at any speed, generally stalls when slowing, and pulling the clutch lever, coming to a traffic light, round about, stop sign, or just coming to a stop, hot or cold.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao: 16V-689 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 BMW G650GS Sertao?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.