BMW F650 GS recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the BMW F650 GS, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jul 28, 2017Crash risk2008–2012 BMW F650 GS, 2008–2017 BMW F800 GS, 2014–2017 BMW F800 GS Adventure and 8 other models — Equipment
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 reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
17V481000 · 48K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Oct 18, 2010Crash risk2008–2009 BMW F 650 GS, 2010 BMW F650 GS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2008 THROUGH 2010 F 650 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2009. A WASHER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT DISC BRAKE FASTENERS' TORQUE. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME, A FASTENER OR MUTIPLE FASTENERS COULD BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE BRAKE DISC TO BECOME LOOSE.
10V496000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 30, 2009Crash risk2008–2009 BMW F 650 GS, 2008–2010 BMW F 800 GS, 2010 BMW F650 GS — Engine and Engine Cooling
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009. DURING ENGINE OPERATION, A VACUUM IS CREATED IN ORDER TO DRAW FRESH AIR INTO THE CANISTER. THIS AIR THEN MIXES WITH THE FUEL VAPORS CAPTURED BY THE CANISTER, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY COMBUSTED. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE VENTILATION HOSE, WATER NEAR THE END OF THE HOSE COULD BE DRAWN INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER.
09V499000 · 4K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 15, 2007Crash risk2007 BMW F650 GS — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMPING BLOCKS AND THE TOP FORK BRIDGE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HANDLEBARS MIGHT NOT BE HELD SECURELY IN POSITION.
07V368000 · 425 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 3, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 BMW F650 GS, 2006–2007 BMW F650 GS Dakar — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SIDE STAND AND THE FRAME BOTTOM SECTION WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE LOAD-BEARING CAPABILITY OF THE SIDE STAND IS AFFECTED. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE STAND COULD FAIL.
07V151000 · 305 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC