Total Complaints
3 filings
BMW G650X CHALLENGE · model year
2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE
3 NHTSA complaints, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007BMWG650X CHALLENGE carries 3 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 2007 G650X CHALLENGE is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and service brakes, hydraulic (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 4 active recall campaigns, 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 2007 G650X CHALLENGE. 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.
3
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 |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recalls (4)
07V37600022/08/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
07V36700015/08/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
08V10600011/03/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
08V11100011/03/2008
SUSPENSION:REAR
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, CAU
Recent Complaints
20100202FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PROBLEM IN THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR THE 3RD TIME. PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES TOO. *TR
Mileage: 500
20100202SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PROBLEM IN THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR THE 3RD TIME. PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES TOO. *TR
Mileage: 500
20081028ELECTRICAL 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
Mileage: 700
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE have?▼
The 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE?▼
Yes, the 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE has 4 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Is the 2007 BMW G650X CHALLENGE 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.
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