https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW F800 GS. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:33:35 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-2067459 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 BMW F800 GS. The contact stated while riding 70 MPH, the motorcycle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and restarted the motorcycle. After restarting the motorcycle, the motorcycle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1832484 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Tire is cracking at the base of the knobbies. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1710514 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON THIS MOTORCYCLE IS KNOWN TO HAVE A MATERIAL OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE FORM OF A LATERAL CRACK ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK IS POSITIONED DIRECTLY OVER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNDER THE SEAT. I DISCOVERED THIS DEFECT ON MY MACHINE AFTER SMELLING GAS DURING A CASUAL RIDE IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. A QUICK SEARCH ONLINE FOR "F800GS FUEL TANK CRACK" IMMEDIATELY RETURN https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1687965 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING 55 MPH I LET OFF OF THE THROTTLE TO SLOW DOWN BEFORE ENTERING A SLOWER SPEED AREA AND THE BIKE TURNED OFF. THE BIKE WILL NOT IDLE WITHOUT HAVING THE THROTTLE ON. I HAD TO KEEP THE THROTTLE ON FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY TRIP OR THE BIKE WILL IMMEDIATELY DROP IN RPMS AND TURN OFF. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-18E016000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2015 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-18E016000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2014 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-18E016000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2013 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-18E016000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2012 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1409049 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT I BOUGHT THE 2012 F800GS WITH 417 MILES ABOUT A MONTH AGO AT A DEALERSHIP. IT'S A GREAT BIKE. I HAVE ABOUT 520 MILES ON IT. BUT TODAY I PUMPED GAS AND WHEN I PARKED IT AT HOME I NOTICED THAT IT WAS LEAKING GAS. COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE FUEL TANK CRACKED ALONG THE SEAM OF THE FUEL TANK, ALL AROUND . I'VE CLEANED IT IN THE PAST AND NEVER SAW THIS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I REFUELED THE BIKE. IS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1402097 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT STOCK CHARGING SYSTEM FAILED AT ONLY 47,000 MILES. REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS DUE TO COST. BMW SAYS YOU MUST REPLACE STATOR AND ROTOR, WHEN ONLY THE STATOR HAS FAILED. THE NEW STATOR FAILED WITHIN 6,000 MILES. REPLACED AGAIN, AND AGAIN. THEY FAIL ROUGHLY EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED WITH 2013 AND NEWER MODELS, BUT THE OLD BIKES ARE STILL FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE. WITH NO HELP https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1402098 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT STOCK CHARGING SYSTEM FAILED AT ONLY 47,000 MILES. REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS DUE TO COST. BMW SAYS YOU MUST REPLACE STATOR AND ROTOR, WHEN ONLY THE STATOR HAS FAILED. THE NEW STATOR FAILED WITHIN 6,000 MILES. REPLACED AGAIN, AND AGAIN. THEY FAIL ROUGHLY EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED WITH 2013 AND NEWER MODELS, BUT THE OLD BIKES ARE STILL FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE. WITH NO HELP https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1402099 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT STOCK CHARGING SYSTEM FAILED AT ONLY 47,000 MILES. REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS DUE TO COST. BMW SAYS YOU MUST REPLACE STATOR AND ROTOR, WHEN ONLY THE STATOR HAS FAILED. THE NEW STATOR FAILED WITHIN 6,000 MILES. REPLACED AGAIN, AND AGAIN. THEY FAIL ROUGHLY EVERY 8,000 MILES. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED WITH 2013 AND NEWER MODELS, BUT THE OLD BIKES ARE STILL FAILING AT AN ALARMING RATE. WITH NO HELP https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-17V481000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2015 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-17V481000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2014 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-17V481000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2013 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-17V481000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2012 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-17V481000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2010 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#recall-17V481000-bmw-bmw-f800-gs-2009 Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1383367 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT CPSC:2013 BMW F800GS HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS CRACKED THREE TIMES. BMW REPLACES THE TANK UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A TRUE HAZARD. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANICS CANNOT DETERMINE WHY THE REAR WHEEL AND BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. UPDATED 06/13/2017*JS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1383368 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT CPSC:2013 BMW F800GS HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS CRACKED THREE TIMES. BMW REPLACES THE TANK UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A TRUE HAZARD. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANICS CANNOT DETERMINE WHY THE REAR WHEEL AND BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. UPDATED 06/13/2017*JS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1374307 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW HAS MADE A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE. IT CRACKS FREQUENTLY. THOUGH THEY WARRANTY THE TANK, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM ON MY THIRD TANK. SECONDLY, THE REAR BRAKE CONTINUES TO LOCK UP FOR NO REASON. I HAVE HAD IT WITH THREE MECHANICS IN A YEAR AND NO ONE CAN FIX. IT LOCKED UP TODAY AS I WAS RIDING. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1374308 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT BMW HAS MADE A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE. IT CRACKS FREQUENTLY. THOUGH THEY WARRANTY THE TANK, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM ON MY THIRD TANK. SECONDLY, THE REAR BRAKE CONTINUES TO LOCK UP FOR NO REASON. I HAVE HAD IT WITH THREE MECHANICS IN A YEAR AND NO ONE CAN FIX. IT LOCKED UP TODAY AS I WAS RIDING. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1302472 Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT UPON INSPECTION I SAW THE GAP AROUND THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED. NO MOVEMENT DURING INSPECTION https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1269167 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT MOTORCYCLE WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP WITH A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK. IT WAS REPLACED AFTER PURCHASE UNDER WARRANTY. THE TANK IS BEGINNING TO CRACK ONCE AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME ABOUT A YEAR LATER. CRACKING FUEL TANKS POSES A RISK OF NOT ONLY GETTING STRANDED BUT POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS AND SUBSEQUENT ASSOCIATED FIRES. THE CRACK OCCURS ALONG THE SEAM BY THE SEAT ALONG THE RIM OF THE FUEL TANK. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1185012 Sat, 23 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT HEAD LAMP FAILED TO LIGHT AND HEAD LAMP HOUSING REFLECTIVE MATERIAL EVAPORATED. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR HOUSING IS MELTED. ONLINE REPORTS INDICATED HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES WITH MANUFACTURER WITH LOGO 'CEV' EXHIBIT THIS PROBLEM. NEWER ASSEMBLY WITH MANUFACTURER LOGO HELLA DO NOT. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1185013 Sat, 23 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT HEAD LAMP FAILED TO LIGHT AND HEAD LAMP HOUSING REFLECTIVE MATERIAL EVAPORATED. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR HOUSING IS MELTED. ONLINE REPORTS INDICATED HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES WITH MANUFACTURER WITH LOGO 'CEV' EXHIBIT THIS PROBLEM. NEWER ASSEMBLY WITH MANUFACTURER LOGO HELLA DO NOT. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1183068 Fri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT CLUTCH LEVER SNAPS OFF SUPER EASILY AND BROKE WHEN WAS BROUGHT IN TO FAST. MADE OF CHEAP MATERIALS THAT BREAK AND LEAVE SHARP EDGES EXPOSED. CAUSED MOTORCYCLE TO LURCH FORWARD AND FALL OVER. AND NOW THERE ARE DAMAGES TO BROKEN CLUTCH LEVER AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO BAR WEIGHT ON LEFT HAND SIDE AND PASSENGER LEFT PEG. EFFECTS SAFE OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE AND LEFT WITH EASY BREAKING POINTS ACCORDING TO D https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1125385 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT HEADLIGHT REFLECTING HOUSING MELTED, DECREASING ABILITY TO SEE AT NIGHT. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1121802 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR HAS BURNED CAUSING DIMINISHED NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY. OEM STYLE BULBS HAVE BEEN THE ONLY EQUIPMENT USED. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-gs#complaint-1073322 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT MOTORCYCLE FUEL TANK HAS SEVERE CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES, IT APPEARS THAT ITS A DESIGN FLAW, BMW MOTORAD OF NORTH AMERICA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS, TANKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER THE 3 YEAR BMW WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM APPEARS NOT BE GOING AWAY AND THE NEW PARTS CRACK ONLY A FEW MONTHS AFTER REPLACEMENT. *TR