2017 BMW F800 R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
11
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BMW F800 R
The 2017 BMW F800 R has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 BMW F800 R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 BMW F800 R, 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 2017 BMW F800 R
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BMW F800 R.
Safety Rating for the 2017 BMW F800 R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BMW F800 R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BMW F800 R
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 BMW F800 R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB660820 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
The functionality of the right rear SRR sensor could be reduced which would display the "Driving Assistance" Check Control Message.
B630221 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
REAR LIGHT FAULTY CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE: The rear brake light will continue to work without error.
B110120 — ENGINE
B58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing. The engine oil filter is broken. The...
B611219 — EQUIPMENT
DELIVERY STOP: GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH.
B161018 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE REDUCED POWER OUTPUT This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B16 10 18 dated November 2018.
B511419 — EQUIPMENT
KIDNEY GRILL(S) LOOSE. One or both kidney grills may be loose.
B160218 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE ACTION: REPLACE THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR THE TANK LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): The Service Engine Soon light is illuminated.
B130119 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
PROLONGED ENGINE CRANK WHILE STARTING (B57O). 1. The engine can sporadically crank for a prolonged period during a cold or hot start 2. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated. 3. Any of the following fault memory entries may be stored in the DDE 2E0600; 26CF00; 259800; 259E00.
B513417 — VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD WIPER HITTING A-PILLAR: Windshield wiper is hitting the A-pillar at the upper end of its travel.
B340317 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FAILURE. Instrument cluster indicates Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) failure. You cannot establish communication with the DSC control unit. Associated control units (DME, ACSM) register DSC-related communication time-outs. After battery reset, DSC operates normally and has no faults registered. Software in the DSC control module.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 BMW F800 R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F800 R
- 2013 BMW F800 R — 0 complaints
- 2014 BMW F800 R — 0 complaints
- 2015 BMW F800 R — 0 complaints
- 2016 BMW F800 R — 0 complaints
- 2017 BMW F800 R (current)