2007 Bmw F800 S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (18)
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 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Electrical System:ignition:coil:spark Plugs 2021-11-30 · MC120107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the use of a faulty tool in engine assembly has led to isolated cases of damage to the spark plugs.
Electrical System 2021-09-20 · MC000521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
one of the following situations can occur when connecting to bn2000 motorcycles: 1. the installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ista. 2. control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
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
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-01-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 13,000 mi“the motor on my 2007 bmw f800s started knocking in the spring of 2011. this is approx 6 months after the warranty expired. i brought the bike in to the dealer. they told me it was fine. this process was repeated two more times. finally the engine was removed and diagnosed. the dealer found complete piston failure (piston slap). the piston skirt was…”
2010-12-04 · Power Train:driveline · 45,000 mi“i am writing you to please urge investigation of all bmw f800s and f800st motorcycles. i have been researching a problem with these motorcycles since i purchased my 2007 f800s for the first time in june of 2009. soon after i purchased the motorcycle, my rear wheel bearing failed causing a severe wobble. the dealer replaced the bearing and eccentric…”
2010-11-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 1,780 mi“bmw motorcycle: engine stalling, dying, at idle or during slow gear change, downshift, after engine is fully warmed up, ongoing problem even after dealer tried to fix. several similar reports on bmw riders forum. causes unsafe operation if stalling on turn, or at intersection. have been able to avoid crash and get off highway so far. continues t…”
2009-08-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 333 mi“sporadic engine stall while downshifting at both high and low speeds. common complaint, but no recall issued. engine stalls while in motion, could lead to serious injury or death. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.