2009 Bmw F 800 St problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (2) · Wheels (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (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 (11)
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
2025-03-17 · Wheels · 40,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 bmw f-800 st. the contact stated that the abs warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. while driving the vehicle, the contact experienced loose handling and control of the motorcycle coming from the rear wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the abs sensor on the rear wheel h…”
2012-02-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump“cpsc#i1220183a. bmw motorcycle. consumer stated her bike stalled in heavy traffic. the fuel pump seized do to excess heat almost killing her. *ln the consumer stated bmw repaired the bike, with the same faulty part. *jb…”
2011-08-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 5,049 mi“bmw f800st motorcycle fuel pump failures. over heat and sudden failure of the fuel pump can result in death or serioues injury. fuel pump overheats, shorts out and suddenly stops. will begin working again once it has cooled down. bmw north america knows about this and is doing nothing. i almost was killed - some one is going to die. please fo…”
2011-08-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw f 800 st. the contact stated that she was unable to start the vehicle. the dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure by replacing the fuel injectors; however, the failure continued to occur. the dealer also found a loose wire connected to the coil spring. no repairs were performed. the failure mileage w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.