2003 Bmw F650 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Steering (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
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.
Structure 2021-09-02 · MC310102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
we have been notified by showa, the manufacturer of the front forks for the f 650 dakar model, that one of the four mounting bolts, attaching the fork stabilizer to the fork legs is incorrect
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-04-20 · Steering · 51,867 mi“most wires out of ignition switch, inside harness tubing, are exposed & the main wire broke. this resulted in complete vehicle stall during turns. no abrasions or signs of fatigue on outside harness cover. very unsafe for a motorcycle to stall while cornering. *tr…”
2011-12-29 · Suspension · 4,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw f650 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that after driving over a road bump at 65 mph, the rear suspension malfunctioned and caused damage to the rear wheel and an oil leak. the oil leak caused the engine to malfunction as well. the contact had vehicle towed to the dealer but the dealer refused to inspect the vehicl…”
2010-06-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 27,500 mi“during normal riding on a vacation trip i stopped to refuel and gas was leaking on the ground. after removing the seat i found what is listed below. about one half gallon of gas leaked on the ground before i was able to use epoxy putty to stop the leak. a hairline crack in the fuel pump/filter assembly "cap" on top of the tank which allows fuel…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.