BMW F 800 GS Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints across 5 model years of the BMW F 800 GS (2008–2025). The most-complained-about year is 2009.
Pick your BMW F 800 GS model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 BMW F 800 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 BMW F 800 GS | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 BMW F 800 GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 BMW F 800 GS | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 BMW F 800 GS | 3 | 1 |
What BMW F 800 GS owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The 2009 model year has the most, with 10.
All BMW F 800 GS recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW F 800 GS, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Auto crash notification (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. The emergency call system (eCall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.
Remedy: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed September 12, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service…
Model years: 2025
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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. The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will replace the drive chain and sprockets on the affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 30, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
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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. During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at…
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Axle assembly (power train)
BMW is recalling 754 my 2009 f800 gs vehicles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front wheel quick-release axle and replace it with an improved axle free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during june 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Model years: 2009
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Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
BMW is recalling 509 my 2008 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles. The tightening of the chain sprocket fasteners may have resulted in various levels of torque being applied.
Remedy: Dealers will loosen and inspect the chain sprocket fasteners. Those that have been damaged will be replaced. In all cases, the fasteners will be retightened. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners…
Model years: 2008
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.