2013 Bmw F800 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2018-03-21 · campaign 18E016000 · 1,571 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000X
Risk: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2014-02-19 · campaign 14V065000 · 4,453 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2013-06-28 · campaign 13V279000 · 870 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.
Risk: The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-04-28 · Service Brakes · 3,075 mi“bmw has made a defective gas tank for this motorcycle. it cracks frequently. though they warranty the tank, it is a safety issue. i am on my third tank. secondly, the rear brake continues to lock up for no reason. i have had it with three mechanics in a year and no one can fix. it locked up today as i was riding.…”
2016-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,000 mi“upon inspection i saw the gap around the fuel tank was cracked. no movement during inspection…”
2014-06-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 3 mi“motorcycle fuel tank has severe cracks on both sides, it appears that its a design flaw, bmw motorad of north america has known about this issue for at least 5 years, tanks have been replaced under the 3 year bmw warranty, however the problem appears not be going away and the new parts crack only a few months after replacement. *tr…”
2014-05-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 400 mi“vehicle gas tank has cracked on two separate occasions after being replaced. split occurs underneath seat of motorcycle. *tr…”
2013-09-14 · Electrical System · 1,000 mi“while riding along a busy highway (522) in rush hour traffic the engine uncontrollably and repeatedly died. this has happened multiple times throughout a brief ownership and has been reported to the bmw dealer without resolve or acceptance of an issue. the motorcycle has died while in traffic changing lanes in a busy seattle area with the rear whee…”
2013-09-13 · Structure:body · 68 mi“the gas tank cover is stressed cracked on both sides on the rear tail fairing section. it is a black molded plastic. i noticed it while washing my bike. my bike is 1 month old with only 68 miles on it. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.