Total Complaints
2 filings
BMW F650 GS · model year
2007 BMW F650 GS
2 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007BMWF650 GS carries 2 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 2007 F650 GS is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 1 filings, followed by electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery (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 2 active recall campaigns, 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 1 investigation file overlapping the 2007 F650 GS. 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.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
Recalls (2)
07V36800015/08/2007
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMPING BLOCKS AND THE TOP FORK BRIDGE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HANDLEBARS MIGHT NOT BE HELD SECURELY IN POSITION.
07V15100003/04/2007
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SIDE STAND AND THE FRAME BOTTOM SECTION WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE LOAD-BEARING CAPABILITY OF THE SIDE STAND IS AFFECTED. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE STAND COULD FAIL.
Recent Complaints
20071231ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2007 BMW F650 WITH SCRATCHED SIDE PANELS AND SAFETY DEFECT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER NEVER RETURNED HIS PHONE CALL. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WAS NOT MOUNTED IN THE RIGHT SPOT. SERIOUS THINGS COULD HAPPEN IF ACID WERE TO LEAK. *KB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE BATTERY WAS MOUNTED HIGHER THAN THE HIS WAISTLINE. HE ALSO FOUND THAT THE BATTERY WAS MOUNTED FORWARD WHEN SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE PLASTIC HOSE WHICH WAS MEANT TO VENT THE BATTERY WAS NOT CONNECTED. THE HOSE WAS LYING FORWARD OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND APPEARED NEW. THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE BATTERY AND FOUND THAT TWO OF THE CELLS WERE FILLED WELL ABOVE THE MAXIMUM LINE. IT APPEARED THE BATTERY ACID HAD FLOWED OUT OF THE BATTERY AND HAD COURSED THROUGH THE ENGINE AREA, DOWN THE FRAME AND HAD DRIPPED ON THE ENGINE AND REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT CONTROL. *JB
20070711SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F650 GS. WHILE DOWNSHIFTING, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND LOCKED UP THE ABS. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID. AFTERWARDS, THE ABS UNLOCKED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THIS TIME. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 550.
Mileage: 550
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 BMW F650 GS have?▼
The 2007 BMW F650 GS has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 BMW F650 GS?▼
Yes, the 2007 BMW F650 GS has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW F650 GS?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 BMW F650 GS is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Is the 2007 BMW F650 GS 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.