Does the 2001 BMW F650GS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 BMW F650GS, the most recent reported on September 12, 2000 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW F650GS?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints), followed by suspension (3).

How many 2001 BMW F650GS complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 14 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 BMW F650GS recalls and problems

1 recall and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW F650GS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 BMW F650GS recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 00V267000 · reported September 12, 2000 · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · 417 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. As a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.
The risk: The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel system, gasoline4
Suspension3
Visibility3
Structure2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel system, other1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 1, 2009 · Suspension · 14,000 miles · crash reported
2001 BMW F650GS FRONT FORK FAILURE - WHILE RIDING ON SMOOTH ASPHALT MY MOTORCYCLE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FORK FAILURE DURING DECELERATION - BRAKING CAUSING THE AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FORK AND CAUSING A ONE VEHICLE COLLISION RIDING IT INTO THE ESPLANADE - WHERE THE AXLE RETAINER BOLT SECURES THE AXLE. REPAIRS…

Aug 14, 2009 · Structure · 40,000 miles · crash reported
I WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED <=45 MPH MOTORCYCLE CRASH WITH A MEDIUM SIZED DOG (APPROX 50 LBS) BACK IN THE FALL OF 2005. I WAS RIDING A 2001 BMW F650 WHEN THE DOG RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T AVOID HITTING IT. I APPROXIMATE THE SPEED OF IMPACT AROUND 45 MPH. I SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE BIKE AND SLIDE…

Dec 26, 2008 · Suspension · 1,400 miles · crash reported
-MOTORCYCLE -BMW 2001 F650GS -SUNNY DAY -STRAIGHT, RURAL CITY STREET -35MPH -CROSSED RAILROAD TRACKS -60FT LATER FELT BRAKING FROM FRONT TIRE, THEN BIKE SLID OVER TO LEFT, ME TO RIGHT -PERSONAL INJURY: BROKEN COLLAR BONE, BRUISES, MEDIUM ROAD RASH, 10 HOURS AT HOSPITAL -FRONT FORK AXLE FLANGE WAS BROKEN, INTACT, FROM…

Jul 29, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline · 44,261 miles
MY WIFE'S MOTORCYCLE, A BMW F650GS SEEMED TO BE SMELLING OF GASOLINE WHILE RUNNING IT. THE LEAK WAS NOT EVIDENT IN DRIPS OR A PUDDLE SO I BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE THE BIKE WHILE CONSEQUENTLY DOING OTHER MAINTENANCE. I FOUND A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE SEAT, ON TOP OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AREA. UPON CLOSER INVESTIGATION I…

May 27, 2004 · Fuel system, other
I BOUGHT A BMW MOTORCYCLE ABOUT 3 1/2 YEARS AGO. IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. IT WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY REAR BRAKE, SEVERAL FUEL INJECTION SOFTWARE UPGRAGES DUE TO HORRIBLE STALLING PROBLEMS, AND ON THE MESSAGE BOARD DEVOTED TO THE BMW 650 GS, I HEAR OF A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL FAILINGS. MINE STALLED SINCE NEW…

F650GS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2001	1	14	3
2002	0	4	2
2003	0	3	0

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Questions

Does the 2001 BMW F650GS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 BMW F650GS, the most recent reported on September 12, 2000 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW F650GS?: Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints), followed by suspension (3).
How many 2001 BMW F650GS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 14 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 1, 2009.