2013 BMW F 800 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BMW F 800 GS
The 2013 BMW F 800 GS has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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 SUBSEQUENT ASSOCIATED FIRES. THE CRACK OCCURS ALONG THE SEAM BY THE SEAT ALONG THE RIM OF THE FUEL TANK.
STRESS, CRACKING ON RIGHT SIDE OF FUEL TANK. *TR
BOTH SIDES OF THE GAS TANKS HAVE CRACKS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BMW F 800 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB-33-004-14 — 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
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BMW F 800 GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F 800 GS
- 2008 BMW F 800 GS — 1 complaint
- 2009 BMW F 800 GS — 12 complaints
- 2010 BMW F 800 GS — 3 complaints
- 2013 BMW F 800 GS (current)