2013 Bmw C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
779 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 30 complaints (63.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 21 | 70.0% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
Engine: 19; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Electrical System: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Power Train: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 26 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 26; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (26). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2013: 16; 2014: 9; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10509929 · 2013-04-29 (April 29, 2013)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 607 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10509945 · 2013-04-29 (April 29, 2013)
SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 35 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10510394 · 2013-05-02 (May 2, 2013)
STALLING AND COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL COMPONENTS. HAS STALLED OUT NOW SIX ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOW AT 500 MILES AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 375 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510394 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10510630 · 2013-05-04 (May 4, 2013)
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 OC…
Owner-reported narrative. 640 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10511530 · 2013-05-11 (May 11, 2013)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 430 miles reported. Look up ODI 10511530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10511904 · 2013-05-14 (May 14, 2013)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 208 miles reported. Look up ODI 10511904 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10512196 · 2013-05-15 (May 15, 2013)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 3,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10512196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10514155 · 2013-05-29 (May 29, 2013)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 847 miles reported. Look up ODI 10514155 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V065000 · Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand | Electrical System
Reported: 2014-02-19 (February 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V264000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 2014-05-16 (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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V157000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2019-03-01 (March 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗