2008 Bmw F 800 St problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Wheels (2) · Visibility (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Wheels 2013-11-01 · campaign 13V549000 · 2,608 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.
Risk: Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearing, and if necessary, replace the bearing and rear axle, at no charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (20)
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.
Structure:frame And Members 2021-11-30 · MC460207 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
by mistake, the incorrect bolts were fitted to secure the license plate bracket on a small group of motorcyles.
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 2021-07-01 · 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 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-02-19 · Wheels · 22,000 mi“while riding my bmw f800st on a long road trip, i noticed a loud squeaking sound coming from the rear wheel. my drive belt also seemed to be shifting out from the wheel. at the time i didn't know what it was, but when i returned home from my trip, i researched to find there was a rear bearing recall 13v-549 for 2007-2009 bmw f800st. my mechanic ver…”
2019-05-28 · Power Train · 34,000 mi“the rear wheel bearing on the 2006-2009 f8000st is a known failure item. bmwna issued a recall. see: 13v549. unfortunately, the recall does not contain the problem. the recall requires bmw to inspect the drive axle and if the vehicle doesn't exhibit any symptoms, the recall is marked as complete. this is a single inspection. if the bike has 8…”
2014-07-01 · Wheels · 53,054 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw f 800 st. the contact stated the rear wheel drive bearing malfunctioned. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred twice. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 53,054. *tr…”
2010-11-12 · Visibility · 4,215 mi“rear view mirrors are functionally useless. the location of the mirrors on the vehicle is such that, when properly adjusted, vision to the rear is almost completely obstructed by the image of the operators hands and forearms in either mirror. in short, the mirrors are not located far enough from their attachment point on the motorcycle. this res…”
2010-09-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 5,000 mi“riding motorcycle in warm to hot weather. when cornering or downshifting for stop motorcycle surges like not taking fuel then stalls and won't immediately restart. coasted to side of road when possible, after a minute, bike can restart and sometimes make a few more miles before it happens again. able to "limp" bike home. started around 5000 mil…”
2010-08-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw f 800 st motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle would continuously stall without warning when driving at any speed. the dealer inspected the vehicle several times but was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the dealer suggested that the failure could potentially be caused by a defective fuel pump. t…”
2010-08-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 14,000 mi“my 2008 bmw f800st had a problem with shutting off during operation. the would occur in warm weather and when the fuel tank was less than half full. the motorcycle would shut off and stall while traveling at various speeds. the problem was finally corrected by replacing the fuel pump. *tr…”
2010-04-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,700 mi“my 2008 f800st motorcycle stalls intermittently during normal operation which has led to multiple instances of close calls (almost crashing). *tr…”
2008-10-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,900 mi · 💥 crash“in rush-hour traffic, (clear weather, 45 degrees, sunny, dry) i was following behind a dump truck. he stopped, and i applied my motorcycle's brakes. they grabbed, as they always do, but then released. i continued to squeeze the brakes, hoping the abs would re-apply, but it never did. the front end of my bike slid under the rear of the dump truck at…”
2008-09-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 2,050 mi“i was riding the motorcycle at a steady highway speed. i had been riding the motorcycle at a steady highway speed for 30 miles continuously. engine cuts-out completely, with no warning. motorycle rolls to a stop, i switch engine off, wait one minute, cycle start sequence, engine sometimes starts, sometimes doesn't. i avoided highway traffic with s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.