The 2016 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,707 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC19V1570002019-03-012,707 affected
Defect
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
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
6
POWER TRAIN
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I own a 2016 bmw c650gt. {vin [REDACTED]}. {engine # 70037975} there is a recall 14v-264 that applies to earlier models - with engine numbers up to - 70020276. The reason for the recall was that the the mechanical chain tensioner would wear excessively leading to failure. My 2016 c650gt has a…”
“While operating the vehicle on the freeway for approx 20 min, after exiting the freeway and coming to a stop at a stoplight and then re-accellerating to 25mph, the timing chain tensioner moved, making a loud clacking sound allowing the timing chain to jump, resulting in bent valve stems etc.…”
“While operating the vehicle on the freeway for approx 20 min, after exiting the freeway and coming to a stop at a stoplight and then re-accellerating to 25mph, the timing chain tensioner moved, making a loud clacking sound allowing the timing chain to jump, resulting in bent valve stems etc.…”
“My 2016 bmw c650gt scooters' mechanical timing chain tensioner failed, allowing my timing chain to jump, causing my valves to slam into my pistons which bent the valve stems, causing a repair cost of $3800.00 u.s. Had this happened while I was still on the freeway (had just exited I-5 in seattle…”
“My 2016 bmw c650gt scooters' mechanical timing chain tensioner failed, allowing my timing chain to jump, causing my valves to slam into my pistons which bent the valve stems, causing a repair cost of $3800.00 u.s. Had this happened while I was still on the freeway (had just exited I-5 in seattle…”
“Mi scooter has installed on two randon ocassions while coasting or sitting at a stop sign. According to my make and model forums this is an existing problem that bmw has no firm fix”
“Mi scooter has installed on two randon ocassions while coasting or sitting at a stop sign. According to my make and model forums this is an existing problem that bmw has no firm fix”
“Mi scooter has installed on two randon ocassions while coasting or sitting at a stop sign. According to my make and model forums this is an existing problem that bmw has no firm fix”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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