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2010 BMW F 800 GS

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 20 TSBs

09V499000 Dec 30, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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, A... Read more
Consequence
WATER COULD FLOW INTO THE CANISTER CAUSING A STALLING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL HOSE AND ROUTE IT SUCH THAT THE PRESENT DEFECT IS PREVENTED. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
4,498 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 29, 2014
Incident date: Oct 29, 2014
HEADLIGHT REFLECTING HOUSING MELTED, DECREASING ABILITY TO SEE AT NIGHT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 26, 2014
Incident date: Feb 24, 2014
I HAVE A 2010 BMW F800GS WITH 40,000 MILES. THE ALTERNATOR DIED FAR AWAY FROM MY HOUSE, ABOUT 1000 MILES AND INCLUDED THE NEED TO CROSS THE BORDER. WHEN THE BATTERY EMPTIED THE ABS LIGHT WENT ON AND SOON AFTER THE DASHBOARD TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. SOON AFTER THE BIKE CAME TO A HALT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 20, 2011
Incident date: Mar 4, 2011
SUDDEN LOSS OF CLUTCH CONTROL. LEADS TO LOSS OF ACCELERATION. COULD RESULT IN FATALITY AT HIGHER SPEED. DEALER WILL NOT INVESTIGATE CAUSE. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 BMW F 800 GS

20 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)1
B611305 Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 ho
MC55297495 Jul 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 bein
MC210221 Jun 24, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
B611305 Oct 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: 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 doc
MC62133778 Dec 1, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC62332524 Dec 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
MC62133778 Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
MC59759165 Dec 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
MC59759165 Dec 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
SIB-11-07-11 Mar 1, 2015
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW: LOSS OF PERFORMANCE AND TURBOCHARGER NOISE DUE TO THE OIL SUPPLY RESTRICTED, CAUSING OIL STARVATION AND RESULTING IN THE SEIZING OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 7/09/13. *PE UPDATED 9/25/15. *PE
MC6100215 Feb 1, 2015
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Details: BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in the process of assembly, on some motorcycles even though ABS connector (2) was connected to ABS pressure modulator (3), retaining clip (1) is not correctly engaged in the lock (black arrow).
MC53055102 Jan 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
MC1965083203 Apr 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
SIB-11-03-08 Mar 1, 2013
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB
SIB-63-02-01 Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
SB-13-001-10 Jul 1, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW MOTORCYCLE: REPLACING AIR FILTER ELEMENT. ON ACCOUNT OF A FAULT IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS FORMING IN THE SEALS OF THE AIR FILTER ELEMENTS. THIS FAULT IS LIMITED TO AIR FILTER ELEMENTS PRODUCED FROM 2
SB-13-001-10 Jul 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW MOTORCYCLE: REPLACING AIR FILTER ELEMENT. ON ACCOUNT OF A FAULT IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF CRACKS FORMING IN THE SEALS OF THE AIR FILTER ELEMENTS. THIS FAULT IS LIMITED TO AIR FILTER ELEMENTS PRODUCED FROM 2
SIB-16-02-09 Dec 1, 2009
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL

BMW F 800 GS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW F 800 GS across all model years (2008, 2025).

8 Total Recalls
21 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW F 800 GS - Year by Year

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2010 (current) 1 3
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2008 3 1 View

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