2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar
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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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
On certain motorcycles, the weld between the side stand and the frame bottom section was not positioned properly. The load-bearing capability of the side stand is affected. As a result, the side stand could fail.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new frame bottom section free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,485 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Motorcycle had 12,000 + miles on it when an electrical fault caused part of the wiring harness to burn. Fortunately i was attempting to start the motorcycle when this happened, not driving down the ro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2008 · Electrical system
Compare BMW F650 GS Dakar model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW F650 GS Dakar model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 BMW F650 GS Dakar | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar
How do I know if my 2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 BMW F650 GS Dakar; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 07V151000).
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.