2008 Bmw F800 St problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Power Train (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
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
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What owners report
2019-08-05 · Wheels · 27,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw f800 st. the contact stated that the abs warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. in addition, the odometer stopped working and the rear wheels wobbled. the vehicle was not included in a recall. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 27…”
2013-11-16 · Power Train · 31,740 mi“the rear wheel bearings failed, and produced excessive rear wheel wobble. i detected the problem and took it to the dealer - north tx house of motorcycles in hurst tx. they said the bearings, shaft, brake pads and other associated parts need replaced for a cost of usd1,832. had the mechanism been designed properly, it would not have failed. i ride …”
2013-11-07 · Electrical System · 28,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw motorcycle model f800st. the contact stated that he was unable to start the engine as a grinding noise emitted from the motorcycle. the motorcycle was towed to the dealer for inspection where failure was located as the starter signal, which destroyed the generator, the battery and burned the wires. the manufacturer a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.