2007 BMW F650 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 BMW F650 GS
The 2007 BMW F650 GS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 BMW F650 GS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 BMW F650 GS, potentially affecting up to 730 vehicles.
Recall 07V368000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 425 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMPING BLOCKS AND THE TOP FORK BRIDGE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HANDLEBARS MIGHT NOT BE HELD SECURELY IN POSITION.
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HANDLEBARS TO MOVE OUT OF THEIR CORRECT POSITION WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING MANEUVERED, OR WHEN IT IS BEING RIDDEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOP FORK BRIDGE AND BOTH CLAMPING BLOCKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →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 2007 BMW F650 GS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW F650 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2007 BMW F650 WITH SCRATCHED SIDE PANELS AND SAFETY DEFECT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER NEVER RETURNED HIS PHONE CALL. HE THEN NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY WAS NOT MOUNTED IN THE RIGHT SPOT. SERIOUS THINGS COULD HAPPEN IF ACID WERE TO LEAK. *KB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE BATTERY WAS MOUNTED HIGHER THAN THE HIS WAISTLINE. HE ALSO FOUND THAT THE BATTERY WAS MOUNTED FORWARD WHEN SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE PLASTIC HOSE WHICH WAS MEANT TO VENT THE BATTERY WAS NOT CONNECTED. THE HOSE WAS LYING FORWARD OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND APPEARED NEW. THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE BATTERY AND FOUND THAT TWO OF THE CELLS WERE FILLED WELL ABOVE THE MAXIMUM LINE. IT APPEARED THE BATTERY ACID HAD FLOWED OUT OF THE BATTERY AND HAD COURSED THROUGH THE ENGINE AREA, DOWN THE FRAME AND HAD DRIPPED ON THE ENGINE AND REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT CONTROL. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F650 GS. WHILE DOWNSHIFTING, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND LOCKED UP THE ABS. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID. AFTERWARDS, THE ABS UNLOCKED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THIS TIME. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 550.
Safety Rating for the 2007 BMW F650 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BMW F650 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BMW F650 GS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 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 — 1 complaint
- 2007 BMW F650 GS (current)
- 2008 BMW F650 GS — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints
- 2010 BMW F650 GS — 5 complaints
- 2011 BMW F650 GS — 5 complaints
- 2012 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints