2013 BMW F800 GT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2013 BMW F800 GT has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2013 BMW F800 GT recalls

Rear reflectors may be blocked by luggage cases, raising crash risk

Recall 17V481Jul 28, 201747,775 vehicles affected

On certain BMW motorcycles equipped with optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors can be partially blocked from view.

Electrical System; Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand

Recall 14V065Feb 19, 20144,453 vehicles affected

Most common 2013 BMW F800 GT problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other1
Visibility1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2019-12-11, Engine
08/30/2013, 1ST OWNER REPLACED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, 3365 MILES. 01/05/2018 BIKE SHOWS RESERVE FUEL LIGHT, 4 MILES LATER STALLS, MIDDLE OF #2 LANE AT I-15/HWY 60 TRANSITION IN SOCAL. HEAVY TRAFFIC. SEMI TRUCKS COVERED ME PUSHING DEAD BIKE TO SAFETY LANE. ROLLED TO/REFUELED BIKE AT NEAREST GAS STATION, TOOK <1 GALLON, HAS 4 GALLON TANK. BIKE STARTS OK, THOUGHT I ACCIDENTALLY STALLED IT. 06/16/2018, 2000 MILE RIDE, BIKE LOST POWER. E/B I-15 IN AZ, VIRGIN RIVER GORGE. BIKE DIES IN PASSING LANE. ATTEMPT RESTARTS, WILD IDLE, BIKE STILL DIES. PULL INTO EMERGENCY PARKING. NO ALTERNATE ACCESS, NO CELL COVERAGE. STARTS/DIES ENTIRE WAY TO ST. GEORGE UT, SALINA UT. BIKE STARTS OK AFTER FUELING. SPOKE W
2017-11-22, Visibility
2013 BMW . CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL -481. *LAD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OR THAT THE RECALL DID NOT EXIST. THE CONSUMER WAS SEEKING CLARIFICATION. UPDATED 11/22/2017*JS
2015-05-05, Unknown Or Other
TODAY, 5/2/2015, IT WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES AMBIENT IN LOS ANGELES AND ELLEN AND I WENT ON A BREAKFAST RIDE INTO THE MOUNTAINS. TODAY, I TOOK A NON-CONTACT IR LASER TEMPERATURE GUN INFRARED DIGITAL THERMOMETER SIGHT HANDHELD. NOT A TRUE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT BUT GOOD ENOUGH TO TAKE SOME RELATIVE READINGS. AFTER RIDING FOR ABOUT 1.5 HOURS, WE PARKED AND TOOK MEASUREMENTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE MOTORCYCLE, EXAMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXPOSED PLASTIC AND THE EXPOSED FRAME IN THE AREA WHERE THE RIDERS LEGS WOULD BE WHEN RIDING. THE HIGHEST READINGS WERE ON THE RIGHT SIDE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF THE PLASTIC AND THE FRAME. THE READINGS ON A RECENTLY RIDDEN BIKE, PARKED

2013 BMW F800 GT questions

Does the 2013 BMW F800 GT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 BMW F800 GT: Rear reflectors may be blocked by luggage cases, raising crash risk; Electrical System; Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW F800 GT?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Visibility (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 BMW F800 GT 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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