2013 Bmw C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2013 Bmw C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER has 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (45% of all complaints), specifically: slow speed stalling, repetitive problem. taken to dealer. has happened at least twice since. *tr. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
44
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
20 complaints- • SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR
- • STALLING AND COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL COMPONENTS. HAS STALLED OUT NOW SIX ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOW AT 500 MILES AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE. *TR
- • 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 OPENE
“SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
10 complaints- • 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
- • STALLING AND COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL COMPONENTS. HAS STALLED OUT NOW SIX ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOW AT 500 MILES AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE. *TR
- • 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
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
4 complaints- • SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR
- • STALLING AND COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL COMPONENTS. HAS STALLED OUT NOW SIX ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOW AT 500 MILES AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE. *TR
- • SCOOTER STALLED 7 TIMES BETWEEN JUNE 21 AND JUNE 23. AIR TEMP ABOVE 90 EACH DAY. ALL HAPPENED WHILE BIKE WAS COASTING. ON ONE OCCASION HAD ME CLENCHING BUTTOCKS FAIRLY HARD BECAUSE OF NEAR DROP IN A TURN DUE TO ENGINE SWITCHING TO FANCY GERMAN SILENCE MODE( LIKE AIRWOLF!) . BIKE PREVIOUSLY AT DEA
“SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints- • 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
- • VEHICLE STALLING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR
- • I WAS 2ND IN LINE AT A STOP SIGN. THE TRUCK AHEAD OF ME PULLED OUT AND I ADVANCED. AS I RELEASED THE THROTTLE TO COME TO A STOP THE ENGINE STALLED. THERE WAS STILL POWER AS ALL DASH LIGHTS WERE ON. THE MOTOR JUST QUIT. IT HAPPENED 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES THAT DAY WITH ONE TIME PUTTING MY LIFE IN PERIL AS
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • 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
- • The contact owns a 2013 BMW C650 GT Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the chain started making an abnormally loud sound before the motorcycle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken back to the residence. The motor
“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”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 44 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: SLOW SPEED STALLING, REPETITIVE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALER. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Bmw C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER — Year Comparison
How does 2013 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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