Total Complaints
2 filings
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER · model year
2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
2 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016BMWC600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER is vehicle speed control with 1 filings, followed by engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 2016 C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
19V15700001/03/2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
Recent Complaints
20231119ENGINE
On 08/23/2023, the scooter (2016 BMW C650 Sport) had no signs of issue when I rode it to my work place in the morning. But when I went back home around 11:45AM, the scooter lost power after 100 ~ 200 feet from my work place. I immediately pulled over and turned off the engine. After that, I could not turn on the engine and there was only noise coming from the engine. On 08/24/2023, the local dealer (San Jose BMW Motorcycles) called me and said that the scooter's engine is broken due to a broken piece from timing-chain tensioner damaging the valve and the piston of the engine. There is a recall for timing-chain tensioner (Recall 14V-264) on 2014 for 2012-2014 C600 Sport and C650 GT. From my case, it looks like BMW did not fix the timing-chain tensioner issue. It still happened to my scooter. Luckily I am not on the highway. After talk to BMW, they refused to take full responsibility. I would like NHTSA to investigate on this and prevent other BMW C650 Sport/GT biker to risk the
20180622VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SCOOTER STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN GOING INTO A COAST AND WHEN ENGAGING THE BREAK.
Mileage: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER have?▼
The 2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER?▼
Yes, the 2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE.
Is the 2016 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.