2002 Bmw F650gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2022-03-18 · MC610321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the motorcycle will not start. the vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12v power socket.
Structure 2021-11-03 · MC460521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the bmw motorrad special accessories catalog for the gs models.
Electrical System 2021-07-01 · MC55297495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
Power Train 2021-06-24 · MC210221 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
Electrical System 2021-06-14 · MC610208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the wiring harness of the f 650 gs and f 650 gs dakar (r13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness.
Equipment 2013-09-09 · MC51142327 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
leaks have been reported in fork legs. the cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-10-05 · Suspension:front · 💥 crash“1. "wobble" in the front forks of my f650gs for about 1 week. then a catastrophic failure of the fork casting from the wheel hub of the front right side of my 2002 f650gs. i was going approximately 10 mph through a round-about in woodinville, wa when it failed. 2. after coming out of a round about north bound on the woodinville-redmond road in woo…”
2008-08-15 · Wheels · 30,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw f650gs. while riding at 65 mph, the motorcycle, wobbled, and proceeded to throw the contact from side to side. the handle bars disconnected and no longer controlled the steering. the contact was thrown from the motorcycle. there was no impact, but the vehicle slid across the asphalt and the entire front wheel deta…”
2002-08-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“the fuel tank problem is a defect or small crack in the plastic. fuel seeps out and puddles under the seat. i plan to save the old part when the dealer fixes teh problem under warranty. on an internet discussion site i saw two other instances of this problem with this motorcycle and year. the engine/fuel injection problem is stalling. motorcycle…”
2002-07-16 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“rear view mirrors of bmw f650gs motorcycle fold back at highway speeds in temperatures above 85 degrees. this causes loss of ability to see behind vehicle. mirrors will not stay adjusted.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.