2009 BMW F650 GS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 BMW F650 GS
The 2009 BMW F650 GS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 BMW F650 GS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 BMW F650 GS, potentially affecting up to 47,775 vehicles.
Recall 17V481000 — EQUIPMENT
| 47,775 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS...
Consequence: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 BMW F650 GS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BMW F650 GS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE GAS TANK ON THESE F-SERIES (F650GS, F800GS) BMW MOTORCYCLES IS A KNOWN (NATIONWIDE, AND WORLDWIDE) PROBLEM. THE GAS TANK DEVELOPS CRACKS ALONG A PARTICULAR AREA ON THE SIDE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE TO THE VEHICLE I OWN, IN APRIL OF 2015, AND NOW IN AUGUST, 2015. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON MY MOTORCYCLE, FUEL WAS ACTUALLY LEAKING OUT OF THE TANK. NOW IT IS A DEEP CRACK THAT A PERSON CAN FIT A FINGERNAIL INTO, IT IS THAT WIDE. I EXPECT FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF IT AGAIN SOON. THE LOCAL DEALER WARRANTEES THE TANK, BUT THE ISSUE CONTINUES. THE ISSUE IS WITH THE LACK OF QUALITY IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. BMW MOTORRAD CONTINUES TO WARRANTY THESE TANKS INSTEAD OF ADDRESSING THE DESIGN FLAW AND/OR MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT CAUSES IT.
MY MOTORCYCLE WAS PUT INTO THE SHOP BEFORE A TRIP AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WERE CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE FUEL TANK IN THE SEAM AREAS. VICTORY BMW TOLD US THAT IT HAPPENS TO A LOT OF BIKES AND THEY WOULD TRY TO PUT IT IN UNDER WARRANTY AND WE WERE LATER TOLD THAT THE COMPANY WOULD NOT COVER IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB UNDER THE BMW 600 - 800 FORUMS. ANY PROBLEM WITH FUEL TANKS IS A SERIOUS DANGEROUS SITUATION. BMW SHOULD BE FORCED TO RECALL AND REPLACE THE TANKS.
Safety Rating for the 2009 BMW F650 GS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 BMW F650 GS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 BMW F650 GS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 BMW F650 GS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F650 GS
- 2004 BMW F650 GS — 0 complaints
- 2005 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints
- 2006 BMW F650 GS — 1 complaint
- 2007 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints
- 2008 BMW F650 GS — 0 complaints
- 2009 BMW F650 GS (current)
- 2010 BMW F650 GS — 5 complaints
- 2011 BMW F650 GS — 5 complaints
- 2012 BMW F650 GS — 2 complaints