BMW F 800 ST · model year

2009 BMW F 800 ST

4 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2009BMWF 800 ST carries 4 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 2009 F 800 ST is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump with 2 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and wheels (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 2009 F 800 ST. 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.

4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

4 filings

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

ComponentCount
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
WHEELS1

Recalls (1)

13V54900001/11/2013

WHEELS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.

Recent Complaints

20250317WHEELS

The contact owns a 2009 BMW F-800 ST. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. While driving the vehicle, the contact experienced loose handling and control of the motorcycle coming from the rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the ABS sensor on the rear wheel had been scraped by a timing ring. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V549000 (Wheels); which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Mileage: 40,000

20120229FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CPSC#I1220183A. BMW MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER STATED HER BIKE STALLED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE FUEL PUMP SEIZED DO TO EXCESS HEAT ALMOST KILLING HER. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED BMW REPAIRED THE BIKE, WITH THE SAME FAULTY PART. *JB

20110807FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW F800ST MOTORCYCLE FUEL PUMP FAILURES. OVER HEAT AND SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUES INJURY. FUEL PUMP OVERHEATS, SHORTS OUT AND SUDDENLY STOPS. WILL BEGIN WORKING AGAIN ONCE IT HAS COOLED DOWN. BMW NORTH AMERICA KNOWS ABOUT THIS AND IS DOING NOTHING. I ALMOST WAS KILLED - SOME ONE IS GOING TO DIE. PLEASE FORCE BMW INTO A RECALL. I WAS IN THE HOV LANE ON A 4 LANE FREEWAY IN CA. TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE TO HEAVY. THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH ANS ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCE AS IT WAS LOOSING SPEED AND FOLLOWING TRAFFIC WAS CLOSING ON THE TAIL. BIKE RESTART FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DIED AGAIN. I PUT ON FLASHERS AND ATTEMPTED TO STRUGGLE THRU 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC LOOSING SPEED RAPIDLY AS TRAFFIC SURVED AROUND ME NEALY COLLIDING WITH ME AS THE BIKE LOST SPEED RAPIDLY ON THE 2-3% UP-HILL INCLINE. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND SAT IN THE HEAT (105 DEGF) ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE BIKE. AFTER 15 MINUTE

Mileage: 5,049

20110803FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F 800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BY REPLACING THE FUEL INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER ALSO FOUND A LOOSE WIRE CONNECTED TO THE COIL SPRING. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.

Mileage: 800

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2009 BMW F 800 ST have?
The 2009 BMW F 800 ST has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2009 BMW F 800 ST?
Yes, the 2009 BMW F 800 ST has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is WHEELS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW F 800 ST?
The most-complained component for the 2009 BMW F 800 ST is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and WHEELS.
Is the 2009 BMW F 800 ST 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.