BMW F650 GS Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints across 9 model years of the BMW F650 GS (2003–2012). The most-complained-about year is 2003.
Pick your BMW F650 GS model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW F650 GS | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 BMW F650 GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 BMW F650 GS | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 BMW F650 GS | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 BMW F650 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 BMW F650 GS | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 BMW F650 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 BMW F650 GS | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 BMW F650 GS | 0 | 3 |
What BMW F650 GS owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The 2003 model year has the most, with 3.
All BMW F650 GS recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW F650 GS, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Equipment
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact…
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Disc (service brakes)
BMW is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 f 650 gs motorcycles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through december 8, 2009. A washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. As a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on january 13, 2011. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Model years: 2010
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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…
Model years: 2010
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
On certain motorcycles, the clamping blocks and the top fork bridge were not manufactured according to specifications. Consequently, the handlebars might not be held securely in position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the top fork bridge and both clamping blocks on these motorcycles free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Model years: 2007
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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.
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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.