https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW F 800 ST. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:31:39 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-2074584 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 investigati https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1916544 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT -There is a loud clicking sound from the rear wheel that could be caused by the rear wheel bearing/final drive. As a result, I am very worried about riding it because a failure could be catastrophic. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -It is my concern that the Information System has been designed in a way that BMW Motorrad to show that Recall obligations have been fulfilled tho https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1916545 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT -There is a loud clicking sound from the rear wheel that could be caused by the rear wheel bearing/final drive. As a result, I am very worried about riding it because a failure could be catastrophic. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -It is my concern that the Information System has been designed in a way that BMW Motorrad to show that Recall obligations have been fulfilled tho https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1916546 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT -There is a loud clicking sound from the rear wheel that could be caused by the rear wheel bearing/final drive. As a result, I am very worried about riding it because a failure could be catastrophic. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -It is my concern that the Information System has been designed in a way that BMW Motorrad to show that Recall obligations have been fulfilled tho https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1821824 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 BMW F 800 ST. The contact stated that an abnormal sound was coming from the rear wheel bearing with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact took the motorcycle to Max BMW Motorcycles (845 Hoosick Rd, Troy, NY 12180) where he was informed that the wheel bearing might need to be replaced in the near future. The contact stated that the failure persisted and the motorcyc https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1647596 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE RIDING MY BMW F800ST ON A LONG ROAD TRIP, I NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. MY DRIVE BELT ALSO SEEMED TO BE SHIFTING OUT FROM THE WHEEL. AT THE TIME I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS, BUT WHEN I RETURNED HOME FROM MY TRIP, I RESEARCHED TO FIND THERE WAS A REAR BEARING RECALL 13V-549 FOR 2007-2009 BMW F800ST. MY MECHANIC VERIFIED THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR WHEEL BEARING PREMA https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1591066 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND THE REAR WHEELS WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1591067 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND THE REAR WHEELS WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1570105 Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING ON THE 2006-2009 F8000ST IS A KNOWN FAILURE ITEM. BMWNA ISSUED A RECALL. SEE: 13V549. UNFORTUNATELY, THE RECALL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROBLEM. THE RECALL REQUIRES BMW TO INSPECT THE DRIVE AXLE AND IF THE VEHICLE DOESN'T EXHIBIT ANY SYMPTOMS, THE RECALL IS MARKED AS COMPLETE. THIS IS A SINGLE INSPECTION. IF THE BIKE HAS 8 MILES ON IT WHEN THE INSPECTION IS PERFORMED AND https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1484809 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F 800 ST. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE AND VIBRATE, WHICH MADE THE REAR END VERY UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (MAX BMW MOTORCYCLES, 845 HOOSICK ST, TROY NY) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CYCLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1327773 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F800 ST MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED DROPS OF OIL ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE OIL PAN WERE FAILING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT FAILURE, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1118021 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT I HAD JUST PAID MY TOLL AT THE MACKINAC BRIDGE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN WHEN, WITH NO WARNING, I FELT SOMETHING HIT MY FOOT AND I LOST POWER TO THE REAR WHEEL. I PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE BRIDGE APPROACH AND DISCOVERED THAT MY FRONT DRIVE PULLEY HAD COME OFF. THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE PULLEY HAD SIMPLY BACKED OUT. THE PULLEY AND BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY HAD NOT BEEN DISTURBED IN ANY WAY SINCE I https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1081887 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F 800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE BEARING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,054. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1022174 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, AND PRODUCED EXCESSIVE REAR WHEEL WOBBLE. I DETECTED THE PROBLEM AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - NORTH TX HOUSE OF MOTORCYCLES IN HURST TX. THEY SAID THE BEARINGS, SHAFT, BRAKE PADS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS NEED REPLACED FOR A COST OF USD1,832. HAD THE MECHANISM BEEN DESIGNED PROPERLY, IT WOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. I RIDE THE BIKE CAREFULLY WITH NO EXCESSIVE SPEED OR STUN https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-1020384 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL F800ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE AS A GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE STARTER SIGNAL, WHICH DESTROYED THE GENERATOR, THE BATTERY AND BURNED THE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED A https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#recall-13V549000-bmw-bmw-f-800-st-2009 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#recall-13V549000-bmw-bmw-f-800-st-2008 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#recall-13V549000-bmw-bmw-f-800-st-2007 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-968937 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE NOTICED A CHIRPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE REAR AXLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO THE REAR BEARING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-933464 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. THIS CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY CONTACT OR PRESSURE FROM ANY OTHER COMPONENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-933465 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. THIS CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY CONTACT OR PRESSURE FROM ANY OTHER COMPONENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-933466 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. THIS CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY CONTACT OR PRESSURE FROM ANY OTHER COMPONENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-926236 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT DURING COMMUTING ALL LIGHTS OFF, NO TURN, NO STOP LIGHTS, THE BMW CANBUS SWITCH OFF COMPUTER, SPEEDOMETR, TACHOMETR AND ABS STOP WORKING. BATTERY SUPPLY/FEED ONLY ENGINE, AFTER FEW MINUTES ENGINE STOPS. BURNT SMOKE AND ODOR COME FROM ALTERNATOR. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-920768 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-920769 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-918280 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT VEHICLE STALLS AFTER RIDING IN TEMPS ABOVE 95 DEGREES AND WITH TANK LESS THAN HALF FULL. VERY DANGEROUS!!!! NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED ON 5/10/2012. WILL ADVISE IF PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-907496 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-878802 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE PULLEY AND BELT DRIVE. I WAS TOLD BY BMW MOTORCYCLES OF ESCONDIDO, CA THAT THE INSIDES APPEARED TO HAVE "WELDED TOGETHER" WITH THE BEARING AND SHAFT "RUSTING TOGETHER." I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAD NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER BIKES THAT THEY HAVE SEEN. HOWEVER, NUMEROUS ONLINE FORUMS INDICATE THAT THIS IS A WIDELY KNO https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-872220 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f-800-st#complaint-871444 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 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.