2009 Bmw F 800 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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 (26)
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 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
Power Train:driveline 2017-05-01 · MC63308496 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
frequent failure of the gear indicator and engine running issues after changing the final drive ratio (drive chain and sprockets) on k7x bikes with electronic throttle control.
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-12-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 31,920 mi“the plastic fuel tank on this motorcycle is known to have a material or manufacturing defect in the form of a lateral crack all the way around the tank. the fuel tank is positioned directly over the exhaust system under the seat. i discovered this defect on my machine after smelling gas during a casual ride in my neighborhood. a quick search onli…”
2014-06-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 9,712 mi“i was traveling on the freeway at approximately 75 mph when traffic started to slow down. as i rolled off the throttle to slow down the engine completely died. i had to coast through multiple lanes of high speed freeway traffic to get to the shoulder. i saw that no warning/ check engine lights had come on, the fuel gauge indicated that it had appro…”
2014-05-08 · Engine · 39,040 mi“stator / flywheel no longer charging battery. ran on battery power until engine quit on freeway at 65 mph. coasted to shoulder and waited for tow. 2nd time this happened. first time at 28,000 miles. *tr…”
2012-05-16 · Electrical System · 21,126 mi“the stator of the alternator fried, so the battery started discharging and when empty the computer and the engine stalled. i had the stator rewinded and the same problem repeated 5000 miles later. i had it rewinded a sencond time and it happened again. i am into my 3rd rewind and just expecting the problem to reappear...…”
2011-07-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 600 mi“throttle response is too sharp and takes you by surprise without warning during normal operation. this response can be rapid acceleration or deceleration when a deformity in the road is driven over. the rapid response is even more exacerbated at low speeds when trying to maneuver residential surface roads. i have taken the vehicle to the dealer …”
2010-08-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 2,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw f800 gs motorcycle. while traveling 75 mph, the contact attempted to downshift from sixth to fifth gear and the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the computer was updated. the failure recurred following repairs. the dealer then performed a second computer software update to …”
2010-05-13 · Wheels · 9,000 mi“wheel bearing on chainring side of rear hub wore out prematurely at 9,000 miles. other bearings on front and rear hubs were functioning well. had i not checked this bearing, after reading about multiple such incidents, catastrophic failure could have occurred while traveling at freeway speed leading to personal injury and potentially injury to othe…”
2010-03-16 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 8,950 mi“after 9000 miles the clutch on my 2009 f800gs suddenly started to slip on the freeway when downshifting and accelerating. there was no previous symptoms of any problems in the drive train/clutch apart that the adjustment of the clutch was to the last limit (all service done by bmw dealer). since then any acceleration makes the rpm jump 1000+ rpm be…”
2009-10-25 · Wheels · 6,356 mi“i had the rear wheel bearings on my 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle checked during its routine 6,000 mile service. the bearings on my bike showed evidence of accelerated wear. they were replaced by the bmw shop, under warranty. one would expect such bearings to last a _minimum_ of 50,000 miles, and so failure with so little mileage was utterly unexpecte…”
2009-10-22 · Wheels · 11,000 mi“rear wheel bearing deterioration at 12,000 miles on a bmw f800gs. riding under normal circumstances. check the bearing after reading an internet post about several other people with the same make and model having bearing failures. the bearing felt pitted and gritty. i took it to the deal and they replaced them under warranty with factory parts. unc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.