2013 Bmw F 800 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
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
Electrical System 2018-08-01 · B170318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
butt connector for repairing a plug connection. the ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (cc message id 166). when checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
Equipment 2017-06-01 · SIM010917 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. this service information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as dangerous goods (dg) to lighting resources, llc
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What owners report
2017-06-08 · Service Brakes“cpsc:2013 bmw f800gs has an issue where the plastic gas tank has cracked three times. bmw replaces the tank under warranty, but this is a true hazard. *bf the consumer stated the mechanics cannot determine why the rear wheel and brakes would lock up. updated 06/13/2017*js…”
2016-03-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 10 mi“motorcycle was bought new from a dealership with a crack in the gas tank. it was replaced after purchase under warranty. the tank is beginning to crack once again for the second time about a year later. cracking fuel tanks poses a risk of not only getting stranded but potential fuel leaks and subsequent associated fires. the crack occurs along the …”
2013-09-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 400 mi“stress, cracking on right side of fuel tank. *tr…”
2013-09-13 · Structure:body · 800 mi“both sides of the gas tanks have cracks in the black plastic. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.