BMW F 800 GS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 32 owner complaints for the BMW F 800 GS (model years 2008–2017, 2025). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (10 complaints), followed by electrical system (7 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW F 800 GS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 2 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 of 11 | |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 of 11 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 of 11 | |
| Structure | 3 | 2 of 11 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V481000 | Jul 28, 2017 | Equipment | 2008–2010, 2013 | 47,775 |
| 14V065000 | Feb 19, 2014 | Electrical system | 2013 | 4,453 |
| 13V279000 | Jun 28, 2013 | Structure: motorcycle, kickstand/center stand | 2013 | 870 |
| 10V274000 | Jun 16, 2010 | Power train | 2008–2009 | 1,916 |
| 09V499000 | Dec 30, 2009 | Engine and engine cooling | 2008–2010 | 4,498 |
| 09V088000 | Mar 18, 2009 | Power train: axle assembly | 2009 | 754 |
| 08V692000 | Dec 29, 2008 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline | 2008 | 509 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.