2009 Bmw F 650 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc 2010-10-18 · campaign 10V496000 · 1,780 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2008 THROUGH 2010 F 650 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2009. A WASHER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT DISC BRAKE FASTENERS' TORQUE. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME, A FASTENER OR MUTIPLE FASTENERS COULD BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE BRAKE DISC TO BECOME LOOSE.
Risk: A LOOSE BRAKE DISC MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Power Train 2010-06-16 · campaign 10V274000 · 1,916 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 F650 GS AND F 800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2009. THE DRIVE CHAINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD BREAK.
Risk: IF THE BROKEN CHAIN BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE FRAME, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (16)
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.
Engine 2026-02-25 · MCAS2026 · Other
hose set idle actuator return
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: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
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-05-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 930 mi“the motorcycle has extensive hairline cracks on the left & right side of the fuel tank. a highly reported issue on bmw forums. *tr…”
2014-04-29 · Exterior Lighting · 22,000 mi“reflective coating on reflector of headlight assembly is peeling/flaking off exposing the black plastic underneath. this dramatically reduces the headlight's ability to illuminate the road ahead and results in a very unsafe riding situation after dark. *js…”
2014-04-29 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 25,051 mi“reflective coating on reflector of headlight assembly first looses its sheen then becomes very dark (burned). this dramatically reduces the headlight's ability to illuminate the road ahead and results in a very unsafe riding situation after dark. note: motorcycle has been maintained in its oem lighting profile, using the standard / recommended …”
2013-03-31 · Engine · 20,320 mi“engine stopped (but did not seize) and vehicle started rapid deceleration. the loss of power was instantaneous, but approximately 1 minute earlier the instrument display had gone blank. there were no prior indications of trouble. when power loss occurred, i pulled in the clutch and coasted to a stop at the side of the road. subsequently testing sho…”
2012-07-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 23,815 mi“i was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 mph and had to slow for traffic ahead. i slowed to 50 mph and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. i was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. when i engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire…”
2012-03-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 7,300 mi“the motorcycle stalled several times sometimes at a standstill other times while moving. then engine shuts down and then can be restarted a short time later. the most dangerous situation was a stall while moving at 35 miles a hour in heavy traffic. i was very concerned about being hit from behind. the engine appears to be gas starved. temperat…”
2011-09-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,900 mi“this component had failed multiple times on this vehicle (about twice per year) since new. the component that is replaced each time has been the fuel pump controller (small electronic device mounted on top of the fuel tank). i am about to purchase my fourth one. the unit typically fails when ambient temperatures are above 90f. when this fails, the …”
2010-08-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 9,935 mi“smelling gas behind me when i ride. i have a bmw f650gs with under seat tank - i noticed both ride and left side of the sides of the tank are cracking. tank seems to be plastic and there is a u shaped cut that runs down both sides. there seems to be a split or crack that is over seven inches on both sides. i am hoping there is nothing dangerous…”
2010-08-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 13,749 mi“bmw f650gs gas tank cracking on gas fill side. wife and i each have f650gs 2009, both are splitting in the same spot, wife's is much worse. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.