Recall 14V065 affects 4,453 select 2013 BMW motorcycles for side-stand switch water intrusion. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
BMW is recalling 4,453 2013 motorcycles and maxi-scooters, including the C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, F800 GT, and R1200 Gs, because water can enter the side-stand switch. The fault can prevent starting or shut off the motorcycle while it is being ridden, which increases crash risk; the BMW dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side-stand switch on these 2013 BMW motorcycles and maxi-scooters tells the motorcycle's electronics whether the stand is up or down. Its normal job is to keep the engine from starting, or to stop the engine from running, when the stand is down and the motorcycle is not ready to ride. That safety check depends on the switch sending a clear electrical signal.
On affected motorcycles, water can enter the side-stand switch. Once water gets inside, the switch signal no longer reads correctly. The motorcycle can refuse to start, or it can shut off while it is being ridden because the electronics read the stand as being down.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign can be a no-start condition, or the engine shutting off without a prior rider warning.
Who's affected?
Spans 8 BMW scooter and motorcycle model lines from the 2013 model year, split between electrical system and kickstand or center stand components.
| 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | body or structural component |
| 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | electrical system |
| 2013 BMW F800 GT | body or structural component |
| 2013 BMW F800 GT | electrical system |
| 2013 BMW F800 Gs Adventure | body or structural component |
| 2013 BMW F800 Gs Adventure | electrical system |
| 2013 BMW F700 Gs | body or structural component |
| 2013 BMW F700 Gs | electrical system |
| 2013 BMW R1200 Gs | body or structural component |
| 2013 BMW R1200 Gs | electrical system |
| 2013 BMW F800 Gs | body or structural component |
| 2013 BMW F800 Gs | electrical system |
| 2013 BMW R 1200 R | body or structural component |
| 2013 BMW R 1200 R | electrical system |
| 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 4,453 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash because the rider loses propulsion without warning. If your VIN is included, schedule the dealer repair soon. Stop riding if the vehicle shuts down or feels unsafe, and call the dealer for instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, F800 GT, F800 Gs Adventure, F700 Gs, R1200 Gs, F800 Gs, or R 1200 R is included in this recall.
- Watch for BMW's owner notice if you have not received it. Owner notification began on April 8, 2014.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer and ask whether recall number 14V065 can be completed for your VIN.
- Schedule the free side-stand switch replacement that prevents water intrusion from stopping the motorcycle or shutting it off while riding.
- Bring the recall notice if BMW mailed one, and keep a record of the completed dealer repair.
What happens at the repair
BMW has identified the dealer repair as replacement of the side-stand switch. Once the repair is available for your VIN, a BMW technician replaces the switch so water intrusion no longer prevents starting or shuts the motorcycle off while riding. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ask the BMW service desk to confirm the side-stand switch replacement for campaign 14V065 when you schedule service.
Timeline
| February 19, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V065?
Recall 14V065 covers 4,453 2013 BMW motorcycles and maxi-scooters with a side-stand switch that can let water in. The switch can prevent starting or shut the motorcycle off while it is being ridden, increasing crash risk. BMW dealers replace the switch for free.
What should I do if my 2013 BMW motorcycle is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 14V065. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the side-stand switch replacement. Reference recall number 14V065 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and BMW's remedy says dealers replace the side-stand switch free of charge. The recall repair is handled through a franchised BMW dealer.
What is the safety risk for recall 14V065?
The safety risk is an unexpected shutdown while riding. Water can enter the side-stand switch, which can stop the motorcycle from starting or shut it off on the road. NHTSA campaign 14V065 says an unexpected shutdown increases crash risk.
What if I bought my 2013 BMW motorcycle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner, so a used 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, F800 GT, F800 Gs Adventure, F700 Gs, R1200 Gs, F800 Gs, or R 1200 R still qualifies if its VIN is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V065000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-831-1117 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V065 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V065000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →