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2013 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-scooter
Solid pick. The complaint record is strong for its age. It does carry safety recalls, so confirm every one shows "remedy completed" on the VIN before money changes hands.
30 owner complaints · 3 recalls · data verified July 21, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (63% of complaints).
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Complaints are overwhelmingly minor: almost none involve crashes, fires, or injuries.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#20 of 423Among the 2013 models with a matured record, the 2013 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-scooter ranks #20, scoring higher than 93% of them. See the 2013 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA hasn’t published a crash-test rating for this model year. That’s common for lower-volume or older models. It doesn’t mean the car is unsafe, just that this program hasn’t tested it.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2013 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-scooter, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Engine (19) · Fuel system (10)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
63%19 complaints
“BIKE STALLING AT LOW SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING. WAS IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC AND WENT TO ACCELERATE AND BIKE STALLED. IN ORDER TO RESTART, NEED TO APPLY BRAKE AND START.…”
Fuel system
33%10 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“Engine stalled in traffic. Happened when slowing to a stop. Happens when engine has warmed up.”
Electrical system
13%4 complaints
“STALLING AND COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ALL COMPONENTS. HAS STALLED OUT NOW SIX ADDITIONAL TIMES. NOW AT 500 MILES AND SCHEDULED FOR SERVICE. *TR”
Speed control
10%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 FO…”
Check it against this car’s mileage
Type the odometer reading on the actual car you’re looking at to see which of these problem areas owners tend to report before it, around it, or after it.
Too few owners named a mileage on this model to place issues against an odometer yet.
Read all 30 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 1 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (3)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 19V157000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling · 14V264000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Electrical System · 14V065000
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.
Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this BMW before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-scooter. Can you run this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm each one shows "Remedy Completed"?
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report fuel system problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any fuel system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Verify the recall work was done
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.