Recall 14V264 covers 1,360 2012-2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter and C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter motorcycles for camshaft-chain-tensioner failure. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
BMW is recalling 1,360 2012-2014 C650 GT Maxi-Scooter and C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter motorcycles under recall 14V264 because the camshaft chain tensioner can malfunction and stall the engine. An engine stall increases crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once BMW makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The camshaft chain tensioner on the 2012-2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter and C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter motorcycles keeps the camshaft chain tight while the engine is running. That chain helps keep engine timing in order, so the valves open and close in step with the pistons. The tensioner has to hold steady as engine speed changes.
On affected motorcycles, the tensioner does not function properly. When it stops holding the chain under the right tension, engine timing is disrupted. The engine can stall instead of continuing to run, which leaves the rider without engine power while riding.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first clear sign can be the engine stalling, so owners should not rely on noise, lights, or a change in how the scooter feels to know whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
Spans both BMW maxi-scooter models across the 2012, 2013, and 2014 model years, with the engine as the listed component.
| 2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2014 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | Engine |
| 2012 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | Engine |
| 2012 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | Engine |
| 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter | Engine |
| 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter | Engine |
| Units affected | 1,360 |
A matching BMW maxi-scooter year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific scooter is included.
What's the safety risk?
An engine stall increases crash risk by cutting engine power while the scooter is in motion. If the scooter stalls, move out of traffic as safely as you can and schedule the repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter or C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter is included in this recall.
- Review BMW's owner notice before scheduling dealer work; notices were mailed on September 15, 2014.
- Call BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417 with questions and reference recall number 14V264.
- Ask a franchised BMW dealer about the free camshaft chain tensioner replacement that fixes the engine-stall risk.
- Avoid riding the scooter until BMW confirms the repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
BMW's remedy calls for a BMW technician to replace the camshaft chain tensioner on the affected maxi-scooter. That tensioner keeps the camshaft chain under proper load; replacing it addresses the engine-stall condition in campaign 14V264. Because the remedy status is not confirmed in this filing, do not treat this as a same-day scheduling promise. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. BMW sent interim owner notices on July 15, 2014, and listed July 2014 as the expected recall start.
Timeline
| May 16, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 15, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V264?
Recall 14V264 covers 1,360 2012-2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter and C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter motorcycles with a camshaft chain tensioner problem that can lead to an engine stall. BMW dealers replace the camshaft chain tensioner free of charge.
What should I do if my 2012-2014 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter or C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 14V264. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer to schedule the camshaft chain tensioner replacement. Reference recall number 14V264 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and BMW will replace the camshaft chain tensioner free of charge at any franchised BMW dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine stall while riding. An engine stall can increase crash risk, especially in traffic or during a turn. The free dealer repair replaces the camshaft chain tensioner tied to the stall condition.
What if I bought the BMW Maxi-Scooter used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law requires BMW to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included, then reference recall number 14V264 when you call a BMW dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V264000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 1-800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V264 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V264000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation 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 →