Vehicle recall 14V065000 · February 19, 2014
BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, C650 GT Maxi-Scooter and 6 more models
Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
- Consequence
- An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V065000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 19, 2014
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,453
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter (2013): 2013
- BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter (2013): 2013
- BMW F 700 GS (2013): 2013
- BMW F 800 GS (2013): 2013
- BMW F 800 GT (2013): 2013
- BMW F800 GS Adventure (2013): 2013
- BMW R 1200 GS (2013): 2013
- BMW R 1200 R (2013): 2013
Has your BMW been repaired?
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