https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW F800 S. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:32:41 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-2108429 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 BMW F 800 S. The contact stated that while inspecting the motorcycle in the driveway, the contact became aware that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-1673146 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT FUEL LEAKING FROM AROUND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY RESULTED IN ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP MODULE BEING SOAKED IN FUEL WHICH CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSY AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO A RECALL AFFECTING 2005 - 2012 BMW BIKES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-1566720 Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT FUEL LEAKING FROM AROUND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO A RECALL AFFECTING 2005 - 2012 BMW BIKES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-1373853 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT ON MARCH 11, 2017 MY MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE I WAS RIDING IN TRAFFIC AND NEVER WANTED TO START AGAIN. I PULLED OVER AND HAD TO GET THE BIKE TOWED ON A TRUCK BACK HOME. IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL UNIT HAD MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE POOLING OF FUEL AROUND IT. THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE DEVELOPED SOME CRACKS AND THUS ALLOWED THE FUEL TO LEAK THRU. CRACKS CAN BE SEEN IN THE ATTACHED https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-1091933 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F800S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V549000 (WHEELS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS PER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT WARRANTED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SIGN OF WEAR ON THE BEARING OR THE AXLE. THE CO https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-1031086 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT AFTER REFUELING TO A FULL TANK, FUEL VISIBLE AT TOP OF FILLER NECK, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN HOME 1 MILE AND PARKED IN GARAGE. WENT TO START THE BIKE THE NEXT DAY AND THE BIKE WOULD NOT START. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE GARAGE. I TOOK THE SEAT OFF AND INSPECTED THE FUEL VENT HOSES AND CHARCOAL CANISTER. THERE WAS A VISIBLE PUDDLE OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP, COVERING ALL THE ELE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#recall-13V549000-bmw-bmw-f-800-s-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-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-987947 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-900203 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE MOTOR ON MY 2007 BMW F800S STARTED KNOCKING IN THE SPRING OF 2011. THIS IS APPROX 6 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I BROUGHT THE BIKE IN TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. THIS PROCESS WAS REPEATED TWO MORE TIMES. FINALLY THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER FOUND COMPLETE PISTON FAILURE (PISTON SLAP). THE PISTON SKIRT WAS GRINDING INTO THE CYLINDER WALL. BOTH THE PISTONS https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-877652 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT UPON DECELERATING AND ENGAGING THE CLUTCH AS IF TO STOP, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DIE. SEVERAL MINUTES AND MANY STARTING ATTEMPTS ARE GENERALLY REQUIRED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE IT WILL RUN AGAIN. NO OBVIOUS SERIES OF EVENTS FORECASTS THIS FAILURE. BUMP-STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP HAS, ON ONE OCCASION, REFIRED THE ENGINE AND IT CONTINUED RUNNING. ON https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-877653 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT UPON DECELERATING AND ENGAGING THE CLUTCH AS IF TO STOP, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DIE. SEVERAL MINUTES AND MANY STARTING ATTEMPTS ARE GENERALLY REQUIRED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE IT WILL RUN AGAIN. NO OBVIOUS SERIES OF EVENTS FORECASTS THIS FAILURE. BUMP-STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP HAS, ON ONE OCCASION, REFIRED THE ENGINE AND IT CONTINUED RUNNING. ON https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-829083 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT I AM WRITING YOU TO PLEASE URGE INVESTIGATION OF ALL BMW F800S AND F800ST MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING A PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2007 F800S FOR THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE OF 2009. SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE, MY REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED CAUSING A SEVERE WOBBLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BEARING AND ECCENTRIC AXLE WHICH THEY SAY WAS "IMPROVED" WITH A HARDER https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-826584 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE STALLING, DYING, AT IDLE OR DURING SLOW GEAR CHANGE, DOWNSHIFT, AFTER ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP, ONGOING PROBLEM EVEN AFTER DEALER TRIED TO FIX. SEVERAL SIMILAR REPORTS ON BMW RIDERS FORUM. CAUSES UNSAFE OPERATION IF STALLING ON TURN, OR AT INTERSECTION. HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID CRASH AND GET OFF HIGHWAY SO FAR. CONTINUES TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. NO APPARENT RHYME OR REASO https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-730655 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT SPORADIC ENGINE STALL WHILE DOWNSHIFTING AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. COMMON COMPLAINT, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. ENGINE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION, COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-730656 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT SPORADIC ENGINE STALL WHILE DOWNSHIFTING AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. COMMON COMPLAINT, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. ENGINE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION, COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#complaint-698114 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BIKE AND BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE SPOKES OF THE FRONT WHEEL. WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE BIKE WENT DOWN WITH ME ON IT! *TR https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#recall-08V342000-bmw-bmw-f800-s-2007 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#recall-08V241000-bmw-bmw-f800-s-2008 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-f800-s#recall-08V241000-bmw-bmw-f800-s-2007 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH