BMW F800 GS Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints across 10 model years of the BMW F800 GS (2008–2017). The most-complained-about year is 2009.

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What BMW F800 GS owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The 2009 model year has the most, with 7.

• Fuel/propulsion system10
• Electrical system6
• Exterior lighting3
• Structure: body2
• Engine and engine cooling: engine control module (ecu/ecm)1
• Suspension: wheel bearing1
• Engine1
• Service brakes1

All BMW F800 GS recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW F800 GS, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Equipment

   NHTSA 17V481000 Reported July 28, 2017 47,775 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

   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…

   Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

2. Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)

   NHTSA 14V065000 Reported February 19, 2014 4,453 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.

   Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Model years: 2013

3. Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)

   NHTSA 13V279000 Reported June 28, 2013 870 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

   BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.

   Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

   Model years: 2013

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• 325I1,386 complaints
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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.