BMW 2013 BMW G650GS SERTAO Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 BMW G650GS SERTAO
Brand
BMW
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013 BMW G650GS SERTAO vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 BMW G650GS motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to October 12, 2015, and 2013-2015 BMW G650GS Sertao motorcycles manufactured March 8, 2013, to May 23, 2014. The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026