BMW G650GS (2016) Recall: Engine Stalling Risk Increases Crash Chance
BMW recalls 2013-2016 G650GS motorcycles with ECU software issue that may cause engine stalling during operation, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software free by November 18, 2016.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2013-2016 G650GS motorcycles due to an engine control software issue that can cause the engine to stall while riding. This stalling increases the risk of a crash, so owners must update the software to prevent this problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226620-bmw-g650gs-2016-recall-engine-stalling-risk-increases-crash-chance.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226620-bmw-g650gs-2016-recall-engine-stalling-risk-increases-crash-chance · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V689000
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“BMW G650GS (2016) Recall: Engine Stalling Risk Increases Crash Chance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226620-bmw-g650gs-2016-recall-engine-stalling-risk-increases-crash-chance. Based on NHTSA recall #16V689000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V689000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine control unit (ECU) software has a defect that can cause the motorcycle to stall while riding. When this happens, the risk of a crash increases because the rider loses power and control of the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured between March 2013 and October 2015, and 2013-2015 G650GS Sertao models made between March 2013 and May 2014. Riders of these motorcycles are most at risk if the engine stalls during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your BMW G650GS motorcycle was manufactured between March 8, 2013, and October 12, 2015, or if it's a 2013-2015 G650GS Sertao model made between March 8, 2013, and May 23, 2014.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software Free
Contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
November 18, 2016
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V689000 (September 26, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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