BMW F 800 GS recalls and problems
5 recalls and 18 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
18
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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BMW F 800 GS by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F 800 GS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 F 800 GS | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 F 800 GS | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 F 800 GS | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 F 800 GS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW F 800 GS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
All BMW F 800 GS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-480 | Jul 25, 2025 | 2025 | Communication | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 F 900 GS, F 800 GS, R 1300 GS Adventure, R 1300 GS, S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, and K 1600 GT vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. |
| 10V-274 | Jun 16, 2010 | 2008–2009 | Power Train | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 f650 gs and f 800 gs motorcycles manufactured from september 27, 2007 through march 30, 2009. |
| 09V-499 | Dec 30, 2009 | 2008–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. |
| 09V-088 | Mar 18, 2009 | 2009 | Power Train | Bmw is recalling 754 my 2009 f800 gs vehicles. |
| 08V-692 | Dec 29, 2008 | 2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Bmw is recalling 509 my 2008 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW F 800 GS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2009 BMW F 800 GS has the most reports (10). Check the 2009 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW F 800 GS have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering BMW F 800 GS model years 2008–2010, 2025.
What are the most common BMW F 800 GS problems?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system, wheels, electrical system problems most often.