2012 Bmw F650 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-07-28 · campaign 17V481000 · 47,775 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflect
Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (9)
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 2025-04-17 · MCAS2925 · Other
inspect bearing shell
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.
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
Electrical System 2021-06-14 · MC610208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the wiring harness of the f 650 gs and f 650 gs dakar (r13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness.
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-08-25 · Electrical System · 17,800 mi“the stator and rectifier assemblies were failing and would cause the electrical system to malfunction. headlights, brakes, turn signals would not illuminate...instruments would not function...then the engine would quit running, leaving the motorcycle and myself stranded. the motorcycle would not restart until the battery had been charged for an e…”
2014-11-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 8,000 mi“after washing and drying the motorcycle, i noticed a hull breach on the fuel tank running approximately 14 inches from front to rear of plastic fuel tank. tank has inner liner and is not openly leaking gasoline, but cracking is prominent indicating a possibility of rupture and fuel spillage. machine is currently not being operated due to safety c…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.