Model year record

2007 BMW G650X Challenge recalls & problems

The 2007 BMW G650X Challenge has 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaint).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionMar 11, 2008

Rear

Recall 08V111000744 vehicles

Problem: BMW IS RECALLING 744 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGER AND COUNTRY MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE HAD THE WRONG CIRCULAR CLIP INSTALLED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARING GUIDE. THIS CIRCLIP CAN RUB AGAINST A SPACER BUSHING, CREATING METAL SHAVINGS WHICH MAY ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING, CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY MALFUNCTION. THIS WOULD BE INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LAMP.
Risk: IF THIS HAPPENED, THE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS AS WELL AS A RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND INSTALL A CORRECT CIRCLIP, ALONG WITH A NEW SPACER BUSHING, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND SHAFT SEALING RINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Fuel system, gasolineMar 11, 2008

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V1060001,391 vehicles

Problem: BMW IS RECALLING 1,391 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGE, COUNTRY, AND MOTO MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION, AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEAK COULD OCCUR EITHER THROUGH THE FABRIC INLAY AT THE END OF THE LINE, OR, THROUGH A CRACK IN THE ACTUAL LINE.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Fuel system, gasolineAug 22, 2007

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 07V376000764 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING SET HAS NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION. THE CONTACTS IN THE PLUG FOR THE FUEL PUMP CAN BREAK.
Risk: THE FUEL PUMP WILL FAIL AND FUEL DELIVERY TO THE ENGINE WOULD CEASE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNIT WIRING SET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Engine and engine coolingAug 15, 2007

Engine

Recall 07V367000173 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A LEFT-SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AS A RESULT, A HEX NUT, WHICH IS USED TO SECURE THE CHAIN TENSIONER, IS IMPROPERLY SEATED AGAINST THE TENSIONER.
Risk: LOOSENING OF THE CHAIN TENSIONER AND THE REAR WHEEL AXLE MAY OCCUR. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE MOTORCYCLE IS UNSTABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RIGHT SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Electrical system	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline
PROBLEM IN THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR THE 3RD TIME. PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES TOO. *TR
Feb 2, 2010 · 500 miles
Electrical system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE. WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTORCYCLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF AND LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT CONSIDERS THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE A REAR END CRASH WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN TOWED TWICE TO THE BMW DEALER AND THEY CONTINUE TO REPLACE THE FUSE THAT HAS SHORTED OUT AT THE TIME. THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS THE ONLY REMEDY THAT COULD BE PERFORMED AT THAT MOMENT SINCE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 830. UPDATED 11-19-08 *BF UPDATED 11/19/08.*JB
Aug 19, 2008 · 700 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.