2001 BMW F650GS
1 recalls, 16 complaints - 18 TSBs
00V267000 Sep 12, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK IS EQUIPPED WITH A CARBON CANISTER WHICH HELPS CONTROL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS CANISTER IS MOUNTED TO A METAL INSERT THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO THE TANK. DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MATERIAL I... Read more
Consequence
THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK DURING REFUELING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK.
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
5 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 1, 2009
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
2001 BMW F650GS FRONT FORK FAILURE - WHILE RIDING ON SMOOTH ASPHALT MY MOTORCYCLE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FORK FAILURE DURING DECELERATION - BRAKING CAUSING THE AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FORK AND CAUSING A ONE VEHICLE COLLISION RIDING IT INTO THE ESPLANADE - WHERE THE AXLE RETAINER BOLT SECURES THE ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE
Oct 1, 2009
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
2001 BMW F650GS FRONT FORK FAILURE - WHILE RIDING ON SMOOTH ASPHALT MY MOTORCYCLE SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FORK FAILURE DURING DECELERATION - BRAKING CAUSING THE AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FORK AND CAUSING A ONE VEHICLE COLLISION RIDING IT INTO THE ESPLANADE - WHERE THE AXLE RETAINER BOLT SECURES THE ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 14, 2009
Incident date: Sep 25, 2005
I WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED <=45 MPH MOTORCYCLE CRASH WITH A MEDIUM SIZED DOG (APPROX 50 LBS) BACK IN THE FALL OF 2005. I WAS RIDING A 2001 BMW F650 WHEN THE DOG RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T AVOID HITTING IT. I APPROXIMATE THE SPEED OF IMPACT AROUND 45 MPH. I SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL O... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 14, 2009
Incident date: Sep 25, 2005
I WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED <=45 MPH MOTORCYCLE CRASH WITH A MEDIUM SIZED DOG (APPROX 50 LBS) BACK IN THE FALL OF 2005. I WAS RIDING A 2001 BMW F650 WHEN THE DOG RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T AVOID HITTING IT. I APPROXIMATE THE SPEED OF IMPACT AROUND 45 MPH. I SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL O... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 26, 2008
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
-MOTORCYCLE -BMW 2001 F650GS -SUNNY DAY -STRAIGHT, RURAL CITY STREET -35MPH -CROSSED RAILROAD TRACKS -60FT LATER FELT BRAKING FROM FRONT TIRE, THEN BIKE SLID OVER TO LEFT, ME TO RIGHT -PERSONAL INJURY: BROKEN COLLAR BONE, BRUISES, MEDIUM ROAD RASH, 10 HOURS AT HOSPITAL -FRONT FORK AXLE FLAN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 26, 2008
MY WIFE'S MOTORCYCLE, A BMW F650GS SEEMED TO BE SMELLING OF GASOLINE WHILE RUNNING IT. THE LEAK WAS NOT EVIDENT IN DRIPS OR A PUDDLE SO I BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE THE BIKE WHILE CONSEQUENTLY DOING OTHER MAINTENANCE. I FOUND A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE SEAT, ON TOP OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AREA. UPON CLOS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 27, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
I BOUGHT A BMW MOTORCYCLE ABOUT 3 1/2 YEARS AGO. IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. IT WAS RECALLED FOR FAULTY REAR BRAKE, SEVERAL FUEL INJECTION SOFTWARE UPGRAGES DUE TO HORRIBLE STALLING PROBLEMS, AND ON THE MESSAGE BOARD DEVOTED TO THE BMW 650 GS, I HEAR OF A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL FAILINGS. MINE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2003
WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IT WOULD PERFORM PROPERLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NM WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS PRESENT. *SC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 29, 2003
YEAR 2001 BMW F650GS MOTORCYCLE. FOR NO IDENTIFIABLE REASON, THE ENGINE IDLE DROPS TO ZERO AND THE ENGINE STALLS. IF YOU KNOW TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF THEN ON AGAIN, THE IDLE WILL BE RESTORED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STARTED.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jul 31, 2003
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
MIRROR ON 2001 BMW F650 GS MOTORCYCLE FOLDS BACK. STARTED ON HOT DAY. NOW FOLDS BACK AT 20 MPH. *PH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 6, 2003
Incident date: Jun 6, 2003
BMW F650GSA SURGES AND STALLS. YOU CAN NEVER TELL WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO EITHER. ONE TIME I WAS IN THE REDWOOD FOREST OUT BY BOGEDA BAY CALIFORNIA AND BEFORE I KNEW IT I WAS A SURGING SO HARD I THOUGTH I WAS GOING TO BE BUCKED OFF. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND SAYS THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. I... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Oct 12, 2002
MOTORCYCLE STALLS AT STOPS AND THIS HAS PRESENTED SEVERAL DANGEROUS MOMENTS. MR
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jun 3, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
THE TWO REARVIEW MIRRORS CONTINUALLY MOVED AND TURNED INWARD RENDERING THEM USELESS AFTER REACHING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO INDICATION OF MANUFACTURER CORRECTION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO RETURN FOR A NEW PAIR IF THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURS AT MY OWN LOSS OF TIME AND IN-CONVENIENC... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
May 15, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
BOTH MIRRORS MOVE AT BALL JOINT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE HOTTER THE WEATHER THE MORE THEY MOVE. THIS BRINGS FOR DANGEROUS RIDING WHEN TRAVELLING WITH OTHER CARS BECAUSE THE MIRRORS MOVE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT FAST AND YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLLY REAJUST THEM. I HAVE HAD THEM REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY AND THE REPL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Jul 23, 2001
MOTORCYCLE STALLS OUT WHEN AT INTERSECTIONS OR WHEN MOTOR COMES TO AN IDLE. WHEN RIDING IT BACKFIRES ALLOT WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN. FRONT RIM BUCKELED WHERE THE RIM IS WELDED TOGETHER FRONT THE WELDING PROCESS .HEATING AND COOLING OF THE RIM CAUSED THIS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 6, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY MOTORCYCCLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING. BUT, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 BMW F650GS
18 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 1 |
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 1 |
| 183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 |
| 036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
MC610321
Mar 18, 2022
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
MC460521
Nov 3, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC460521
Nov 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
MC460521
Nov 3, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
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
MC610208
Jun 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. Weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuste
MC51142327
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
SIB-63-02-01
Aug 1, 2010
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
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
TSB-17-001-09
Mar 1, 2009
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
BMW MOTORCYCLE: THE COOLANT INLET HOSE IS NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE BMW SPECIFICATIONS. ENGINE OPERATION CAN CAUSE THE INLET HOSE TO WIDEN AND BECOME CORRESPONDINGLY SHORTER; OVERTIME THIS CONTRACTION IN LENGTH CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO
SB-61-003-08
Oct 1, 2008
036500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
BMW VEHICLES: ROUTING ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE. THE WIRING HARNESS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PERIPHERY PLUG CONNECTION IS MOUNTED ON THE FORK COVER AT THE BOTTOM. *PE
SB-61-003-08
Oct 1, 2008
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
BMW VEHICLES: ROUTING ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE. THE WIRING HARNESS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PERIPHERY PLUG CONNECTION IS MOUNTED ON THE FORK COVER AT THE BOTTOM. *PE
SB-61-003-08
Oct 1, 2008
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
BMW VEHICLES: ROUTING ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE. THE WIRING HARNESS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PERIPHERY PLUG CONNECTION IS MOUNTED ON THE FORK COVER AT THE BOTTOM. *PE
TB-61-002-08
Sep 1, 2008
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW MC: WIRING HARNESS OF MOTORCYCLES IS ROUTED ALONG RIGHT HAND TOP RAIL OF FRAME. WELD SPATTER ON FRAME AND/OR ADVERSE ROUTING IN VICINITY OF BANJO BOLT OF HYDRAULIC SPRING BASE ADJUSTER CAN RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS. M
13-003-08
Jun 1, 2008
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
BMW MOTORCYCLE: REPLACEMENT OF FUEL-PRESSURE SENSOR. CHECK OF POSITION OF PROTECTIVE FILM (F-800 GS ONLY). *PE
13-003-08
Jun 1, 2008
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
BMW MOTORCYCLE: REPLACEMENT OF FUEL-PRESSURE SENSOR. CHECK OF POSITION OF PROTECTIVE FILM (F-800 GS ONLY). *PE
SB-00-021-07
Nov 1, 2007
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10%
BMW F650GS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW F650GS across all model years (2001, 2001).
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Total Recalls
25
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW F650GS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 1 | 16 |