There are no safety recalls for the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 BMW F 800 GS US problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Wheels | 5 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2009 BMW F 800 GS US complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Wheels · at 7,139 miles · reported May 4, 2010
Failure of chain and rear wheel bearing at 7139 miles on a 8 month old bmw f800gs. Bike was taken into bmw dealer for new chain as old chain was losing 'o' rings rear wheel was removed and at my request bearings checked as I had heard of failures on from the internet. Rear bearing was found to be highly worn and 'gritty' feeling. Dealer replaced bearing under warranty.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 600 miles · reported Mar 1, 2010
Fuel tank on new (600 miles) bmw f800gs motorcycle has developed a six (6") crack. Separation is approx 1/16". Returned motorcycle to dealer where purchased and issue has not been rectified.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 4,620 miles · reported Mar 1, 2010
Noticed a crack on the side of the gas tank. The gas tank is split open. This seems to greatly increase the risk of explosion due to gas fumes if any heat source/spark made gets close.
Wheels · at 6,000 miles · reported Dec 22, 2009
Rear wheel bearing failed at 6000 miles. This could have LED to catastrophic injury had I not found the problem during routine maintenance. Checking the wheel bearing is not routine at 6000 miles.
Wheels · at 8,800 miles · reported Oct 28, 2009
After reading about several failures of rear wheel bearings on f800gs motorcycles I chose to inspect the rear wheel bearings on my 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle. I discovered them to be worn and rough feeling with evidence of serious brinneling. The motorcycle has 8800 miles. Upon disassembly I found the fit between the wheel bore and the bearing on the disc brake side to be tighter than a p7 fit for a heavy rotating outer ring wheel load. The fit on the drive sprocket side was close to a n7 fit. I honed the disc brake side of the rear wheel hub to a n7 fit and reassembled with new bearings.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US?
Owners report wheels problems most often (5 reports), followed by suspension (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.