2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter recalls and problems

The 2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2012 compares

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1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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1 recall

Engine

May 16, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V264000 · 1,360 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2012 vs. other BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter years

2013: 30 complaints2013302014: 6 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152016: 6 complaints20162019: 1 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202

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Questions

Does the 2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, the latest from May 16, 2014 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter.