BMW F650GS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 30 owner complaints for the BMW F650GS (model years 2001–2003, 2005–2012). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (7 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (5 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW F650GS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 2 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 2 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 4 of 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 3 of 11 | |
| Engine | 3 | 2 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V481000 | Jul 28, 2017 | Equipment | 2008–2010 | 47,775 |
| 10V496000 | Oct 18, 2010 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc | 2008–2010 | 1,780 |
| 10V274000 | Jun 16, 2010 | Power train | 2008–2009 | 1,916 |
| 09V499000 | Dec 30, 2009 | Engine and engine cooling | 2008–2010 | 4,498 |
| 08V693000 | Dec 29, 2008 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc | 2008 | 373 |
| 08V692000 | Dec 29, 2008 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline | 2008 | 509 |
| 07V368000 | Aug 15, 2007 | Steering: steering wheel/handle bar | 2007 | 425 |
| 07V151000 | Apr 3, 2007 | Structure: motorcycle, kickstand/center stand | 2007 | 305 |
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.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
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.