2009 BMW F 800 GS US Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2009 BMW F 800 GS US has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (5 reports).

0Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2009 BMW F 800 GS US recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US.

Most common 2009 BMW F 800 GS US problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels5
Suspension3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2010-05-04, Wheels
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 BEARING UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
2010-03-01, Fuel System, Gasoline
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
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
GAS TANKS HAS CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES. *TR
2009-12-22, Wheels
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 BMW F 800 GS US questions

Does the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (5), Suspension (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 BMW F 800 GS US has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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