2003 BMW F650 CS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 BMW F650 CS, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 BMW F650 CS
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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Fuel pump (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, the plastic fuel pump flange could come into contact with a sufficient amount of acid or chemical compounds containing acidic elements, such as battery acid or certain cleaning products.
Remedy: Dealers will install an acid-resistant cap over the fuel pump flange. The recall began june 10, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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Wheels
On certain motorcycles, due to a manufacturing defect, it is possible that the wheel could develop a crack. Over time, the crack could worsen to the point that the wheel failed and the drive belt derailed.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear drive belt wheel. Owner notification began september 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the hex nut that secures the wheel to the gearbox output shaft was tightened incorrectly during the vehicle assembly. As a result, the nut could loosen during vehicle operation. If this happens, the belt wheel would itself loosen on the output shaft, resulting in damage to the internal splines…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the hex nut torque and adjust the tightness if necessary, and secure the nut with loctite. Owner notification began september 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
On certain motorcycles, the screws that attach the rear brake caliper to the rear swing arm were not tightened correctly during assembly. The screws could loosen during vehicle operation and eventually fall-out, allowing the rear caliper to separate from its mount.
Remedy: Dealers will check the torque of the rear brake caliper attachment screws and retighten them to the proper value if necessary. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 BMW F650 CS have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,855 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 BMW f650 cs motorcycle. The contact stated that the battery was replaced and the RPM reading became erratic and inconsistent with the throttle position. There was a recall”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2013 · Fuel system, gasoline
“I was on a motorcycle trip to banff, ab. About 50k north of crowsnest pass, ab on gravel highway 40 i had a bit of a wobble that moved me into the soft gravel shoulder. It was safer to ride into the d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 14, 2008 · Suspension
Compare BMW F650 CS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW F650 CS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 BMW F650 CS | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 BMW F650 CS | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW F650 CS | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 BMW F650 CS
How do I know if my 2003 BMW F650 CS 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 BMW F650 CS; 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 02V140000).
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.