2006 BMW F650 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BMW F650 GS
The 2006 BMW F650 GS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 BMW F650 GS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 BMW F650 GS, potentially affecting up to 305 vehicles.
Recall 07V151000 — STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| 305 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FALL TO THE GROUND AND INJURE A PERSON SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE OR A PERSON NEARBY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRAME BOTTOM SECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BMW F650 GS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW F650 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW F 650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE OIL TANK DOWN UNTO THE EXHAUST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE MAY START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000. *LN CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE OIL WOULD DRIP ON THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2006 BMW F650 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BMW F650 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BMW F650 GS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BMW F650 GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F650 GS
- 2003 BMW F650 GS — 5 complaints
- 2004 BMW F650 GS — 0 complaints
- 2005 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints
- 2006 BMW F650 GS (current)
- 2007 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints
- 2008 BMW F650 GS — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints
- 2010 BMW F650 GS — 5 complaints
- 2011 BMW F650 GS — 5 complaints