2009 Bmw F 800 Gs Us problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (5) · Suspension (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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 And Engine Cooling:engine 2009-03-02 · SB-22487806-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: when disengaged, e.g. when changing gear or rolling the vehicle to a stop, the engine may cut out; when idling, the engine runs on only one cyclinder. (e series (k71; k72). no model years listed. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2009-03-01 · TSB-17-001-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: the coolant inlet hose is not compliant with the applicable bmw specifications. engine operation can cause the inlet hose to widen and become correspondingly shorter; overtime this contraction in length can cause the hose to work back off the water pump nozzle for enough to allow coo
Service Brakes, Air:disc 2009-02-25 · SB-17927831-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. e series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28; k29; k29/hp; k40; k41; k43; k43/hv; k44; k589/03; k71). no model years listed. *pe
Electrical System:software 2008-08-01 · TB-00-015-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: update of bms kp software to cip 12.0 or greater status. noticed that some f650/f800 gs (k72) motorcycles could display a tendency to stall when coasting or when the clutch is disengaged. no model years listed. *pe
Fuel System, Other 2007-11-01 · SB-00-021-07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in
What owners report
2010-05-04 · Wheels · 7,139 mi“failure of chain and rear wheel bearing at 7139 miles on a 8 month old bmw f800gs. bike was taken into bmw dealer for new chain as old chain was losing 'o' rings rear wheel was removed and at my request bearings checked as i had heard of failures on from the internet. rear bearing was found to be highly worn and 'gritty' feeling. dealer replaced be…”
2010-03-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,620 mi“noticed a crack on the side of the gas tank. the gas tank is split open. this seems to greatly increase the risk of explosion due to gas fumes if any heat source/spark made gets close. *tr…”
2010-03-01 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 600 mi“fuel tank on new (600 miles) bmw f800gs motorcycle has developed a six (6") crack. separation is approx 1/16". returned motorcycle to dealer where purchased and issue has not been rectified. *tr…”
2009-12-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,000 mi“gas tanks has cracks on both sides. *tr…”
2009-12-22 · Wheels · 6,000 mi“rear wheel bearing failed at 6000 miles. this could have led to catastrophic injury had i not found the problem during routine maintenance. checking the wheel bearing is not routine at 6000 miles. *tr…”
2009-10-28 · Wheels · 8,800 mi“after reading about several failures of rear wheel bearings on f800gs motorcycles i chose to inspect the rear wheel bearings on my 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle. i discovered them to be worn and rough feeling with evidence of serious brinneling. the motorcycle has 8800 miles. upon disassembly i found the fit between the wheel bore and the bearing on…”
2009-10-27 · Wheels · 5,500 mi“m / y 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle, build date 10/08. rear wheel bearing failure noted during routine maintenance at approximately 5,500 miles. catastrophic failure could result in rear tire locking up, causing severe injury or death. bmw dealer is replacing parts under warranty. *tr…”
2009-10-23 · Suspension · 8,002 mi“i have a 2009 bmw f800gs. i read about catastrophic bearing failures happening on other f800gs rear wheels and checked my bearing by hand when i had the rear wheel off at 8000 miles for tire replacement. the bearing on the rotor side of the wheel was very notchy and it would not roll in a clockwise rotation unless much force was applied. the bearin…”
2009-10-20 · Suspension · 7,600 mi“rear wheel bearings failing with only 7600 miles. bearings were checked due to multiple incidents and concerns on an internet forum. wheel was taken to a wheel specialist who confirmed the worn bearings and had to rework the hub to allow the bearings to function properly so as not to wear out prematurely. bearings were also checked by the dealer co…”
2009-10-20 · Suspension · 8,800 mi“no specific identifiable event(s) leading to this failure. it may be related to defective part, manufacturing or improper factory installation. the left rear wheel bearing on my 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle failed and was discovered at approximately 8800 miles. this matches approximately three dozen known anecdotal reports on the international …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.