2007 BMW F800 ST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 BMW F800 ST
The 2007 BMW F800 ST has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), and Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 BMW F800 ST
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 BMW F800 ST, potentially affecting up to 2,408 vehicles.
Recall 08V342000 — STEERING
| 428 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full details →Recall 08V241000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,980 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE...
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 BMW F800 ST
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW F800 ST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE NOTICED A CHIRPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE REAR AXLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO THE REAR BEARING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. THIS CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY CONTACT OR PRESSURE FROM ANY OTHER COMPONENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT IS PROTECTED BENEATH THE SEAT AND A SUBSTANTIAL RECESS IN THE FUEL TANK. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADMITTED THAT THEY REPLACE AS MANY AS TWO OF THESE CRACKED MOUNTING PLATES PER MONTH. THIS CONDITION WAS NOT FOUND ON ANY RECALL NOTIFICATION THAT WE ARE AWARE OF. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS MOUNTING PLATE IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY, AS IT IS A COMPONENT ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT, COSTING NEARLY $1000 TO REPLACE. *TR
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. THIS CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY CONTACT OR PRESSURE FROM ANY OTHER COMPONENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT IS PROTECTED BENEATH THE SEAT AND A SUBSTANTIAL RECESS IN THE FUEL TANK. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADMITTED THAT THEY REPLACE AS MANY AS TWO OF THESE CRACKED MOUNTING PLATES PER MONTH. THIS CONDITION WAS NOT FOUND ON ANY RECALL NOTIFICATION THAT WE ARE AWARE OF. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS MOUNTING PLATE IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY, AS IT IS A COMPONENT ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT, COSTING NEARLY $1000 TO REPLACE. *TR
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. THIS CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY CONTACT OR PRESSURE FROM ANY OTHER COMPONENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT IS PROTECTED BENEATH THE SEAT AND A SUBSTANTIAL RECESS IN THE FUEL TANK. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADMITTED THAT THEY REPLACE AS MANY AS TWO OF THESE CRACKED MOUNTING PLATES PER MONTH. THIS CONDITION WAS NOT FOUND ON ANY RECALL NOTIFICATION THAT WE ARE AWARE OF. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS MOUNTING PLATE IS NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY, AS IT IS A COMPONENT ASSEMBLY OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT, COSTING NEARLY $1000 TO REPLACE. *TR
DURING COMMUTING ALL LIGHTS OFF, NO TURN, NO STOP LIGHTS, THE BMW CANBUS SWITCH OFF COMPUTER, SPEEDOMETR, TACHOMETR AND ABS STOP WORKING. BATTERY SUPPLY/FEED ONLY ENGINE, AFTER FEW MINUTES ENGINE STOPS. BURNT SMOKE AND ODOR COME FROM ALTERNATOR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 BMW F800 ST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BMW F800 ST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BMW F800 ST
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 BMW F800 ST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW F800 ST
- 2007 BMW F800 ST (current)
- 2008 BMW F800 ST — 4 complaints
- 2009 BMW F800 ST — 2 complaints
- 2010 BMW F800 ST — 1 complaint