2013 BMW F 800 GS

0 recalls, 5 complaints - 17 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 8, 2017
Incident date: Apr 28, 2017
CPSC:2013 BMW F800GS HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS CRACKED THREE TIMES. BMW REPLACES THE TANK UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A TRUE HAZARD. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANICS CANNOT DETERMINE WHY THE REAR WHEEL AND BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. UPDATED 06/13/2017*JS
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 8, 2017
Incident date: Apr 28, 2017
CPSC:2013 BMW F800GS HAS AN ISSUE WHERE THE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS CRACKED THREE TIMES. BMW REPLACES THE TANK UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS A TRUE HAZARD. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANICS CANNOT DETERMINE WHY THE REAR WHEEL AND BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. UPDATED 06/13/2017*JS
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 19, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
MOTORCYCLE WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP WITH A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK. IT WAS REPLACED AFTER PURCHASE UNDER WARRANTY. THE TANK IS BEGINNING TO CRACK ONCE AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME ABOUT A YEAR LATER. CRACKING FUEL TANKS POSES A RISK OF NOT ONLY GETTING STRANDED BUT POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS AND SUBSEQ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 20, 2013
Incident date: Aug 30, 2013
STRESS, CRACKING ON RIGHT SIDE OF FUEL TANK. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY Sep 13, 2013
Incident date: Aug 14, 2013
BOTH SIDES OF THE GAS TANKS HAVE CRACKS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC. *TR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 BMW F 800 GS

17 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)1
130000 VISIBILITY1
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
B170318 Aug 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 l
SIM010917 Jun 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
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)
SIM010717 Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
SIM010617 Jun 1, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
MC59759165 Dec 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
MC59759165 Dec 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
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.
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.
B510415 Apr 6, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
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).
SIB-33-004-14 Sep 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW: THREADED FASTENER OF SWINGING ARM AXLE HAS FAULTY WASHERS THAT ARE TOO LARGE AND THREADED FASTENER WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY PREOLOADED AND NOT POSSIBLE TO WORK LOOSE BECAUSE NUT IS SELF LOCKING. MODEL F-800. *PE
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.

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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2013 (current) 0 5
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2009 3 12 View
2008 3 1 View

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