2008 BMW F 800 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 BMW F 800 GS, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 BMW F 800 GS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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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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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 BMW F 800 GS have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 13,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Left rear wheel bearing failure on my 2008 BMW f800gs motorbike at 13,800km. On investigation there appears to be a crushing force by the hub on the bearing which caused failure. The right bearing is”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 8, 2009 · Wheels
Compare BMW F 800 GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW F 800 GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW F 800 GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW F 800 GS | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 BMW F 800 GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 BMW F 800 GS | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 BMW F 800 GS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 BMW F 800 GS
How do I know if my 2008 BMW F 800 GS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 BMW F 800 GS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V692000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.