2013 BMW F800 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2013 BMW F800 GS, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2013 BMW F800 GS
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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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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Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)
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.
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Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)
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.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 BMW F800 GS have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,758 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“BMW has made a defective gas tank for this motorcycle. It cracks frequently. Though they warranty the tank, it is a safety issue. I am on my third tank. Secondly, the rear brake continues to lock up f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2017 · Service brakes
“Upon inspection i saw the gap around the fuel tank was cracked. No movement during inspection”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 27, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare BMW F800 GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW F800 GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 BMW F800 GS | 3 | 6 |
| 2014 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW F800 GS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2013 BMW F800 GS
How do I know if my 2013 BMW F800 GS 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2013 BMW F800 GS; 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 13V279000).
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.