Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 3, 2019
BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter (2019) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
BMW is recalling 2019 C650 GT Maxi-Scooters due to brake fluid leaks that could reduce braking ability and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact BMW for free brake hose replacement.
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
BMW is recalling 2019 C650 GT Maxi-Scooters because repeated left-handbar turning can cause brake hose cracks and leaks, potentially leading to reduced braking and crashes. Owners should get the brake hose replaced at no cost to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223578-bmw-c650-gt-maxi-scooter-2019-recall-brake-fluid-leak.
“BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter (2019) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223578-bmw-c650-gt-maxi-scooter-2019-recall-brake-fluid-leak. Based on NHTSA recall #19V157000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V157000).
BMW of North America, LLC recalled certain BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and GT maxi-scooters manufactured between 2013 and 2019 due to a potential brake fluid leak. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on January 3, 2019.
How to tell if you have it
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013-2018
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013-2019
BMW C650 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013-2018
What to do
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.
The hazard
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show BMW of North America, LLC has 291 other recalls on record since 2009-10-12. Other recent recalls include a BMW 750e xDrive driveshaft failure risk (2026-08-12), a BMW X3 steering loss of control risk (2026-08-12), and a BMW X4 fire risk from engine starter overheating (2026-08-07). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Mercedes S-Class front brake hose leak risk (2026-10-02), a Ducati Panigale V4 S sudden rear brake loss risk (2026-01-28), and a Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC rear brake line recall (2026-04-13).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your scooter has a model year between 2013 and 2019. The recall includes 2019 C650 GT Maxi-Scooters and previously recalled models under 15V-738.
Brand
BMW
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to schedule brake hose replacement at a dealer.
Get Brake Hose Replacement
Dealers will replace the brake hose with an additional protective sleeve to prevent leaks.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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