2001 BMW F650GS Dakar Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2001
- 2002
1 safety recall for the 2001 BMW F650GS 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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Foia request any complaints or investigations re 2001 BMW f650gs dakar motorcycle. Client injured as a result of a stalling/surging problem, es have no records bike. *bf letter does not reference any”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 28, 2005 · Engine and engine cooling
“Both mirrors fold in at 65 MPH. Requires taking one hand off handlebar to adjust..very dangerous esp. If on winding road or during windy conditions. It's a design problem that BMW won't correct. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 14, 2002 · Visibility
Compare BMW F650GS Dakar model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW F650GS Dakar model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar
How do I know if my 2001 BMW F650GS 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 2001 BMW F650GS 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 00V267000).
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.