2008 BMW F800 ST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BMW F800 ST
The 2008 BMW F800 ST has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 BMW F800 ST
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW F800 ST. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 BMW F800 ST
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW F800 ST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND THE REAR WHEELS WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND THE REAR WHEELS WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, AND PRODUCED EXCESSIVE REAR WHEEL WOBBLE. I DETECTED THE PROBLEM AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - NORTH TX HOUSE OF MOTORCYCLES IN HURST TX. THEY SAID THE BEARINGS, SHAFT, BRAKE PADS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS NEED REPLACED FOR A COST OF USD1,832. HAD THE MECHANISM BEEN DESIGNED PROPERLY, IT WOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. I RIDE THE BIKE CAREFULLY WITH NO EXCESSIVE SPEED OR STUNTS, SO THE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I COULD HAVE HAD A REALLY BAD ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAILURE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL F800ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE AS A GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE STARTER SIGNAL, WHICH DESTROYED THE GENERATOR, THE BATTERY AND BURNED THE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. ...UPDATED 01/14/14 *BF
Safety Rating for the 2008 BMW F800 ST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BMW F800 ST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BMW F800 ST
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 11 complaints
- 2008 BMW F800 ST (current)
- 2009 BMW F800 ST — 2 complaints
- 2010 BMW F800 ST — 1 complaint