2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 19, 2010 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BMW Motorcycle years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle. That is the most of any BMW Motorcycle model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 46%), typically at around 46,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train6 · ~46,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~14,100 mi
Suspension2 · ~25,175 mi
Tires2 · ~68,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~30,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train646%46,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic215%14,100——
Suspension215%25,175——
Tires215%68,000——
Electrical System18%30,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 3 complaints
2000: 1200012003: 2200322004: 3200432005: 3200532007: 1200712008: 1200812009: 1200912010: 120101

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Motorcycle front wheel separation (PE09026) — opened May 18, 2009, closed Sep 18, 2009.
  • Fuel line leakage (PE03054) — opened Dec 1, 2003, closed Jan 23, 2004, led to recall 04V028000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw f-650 (na). While traveling 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed for the incident. The vehicle was…

Electrical System · received Aug 19, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10350626

Rear unit final drive . *tr

Power Train · received Jul 2, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10275623

Evidence of cracking to lower aluminum fork legs on bmw f650 gs motorcycle manufactured in 2000 with potential severe consequences if total failure occurs whilst motorcycle in use on public roads from propagation of cracks through normal use.(road vibrations etc) this vehicle has covered a total of…

Suspension · received Nov 29, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10250116

The front and rear brakes totally failed when the abs was used on a dirt road. Standing on the rear brake foot peddle and squeezing the front brake hand lever as hard as possible had no effect whatsoever. Just as if they werent even used. Seconds earlier the brakes worked perfectly. And after…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 30, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10201261

Mishler bmw of beaver dam, wi installed a new pair of metzler me880 tires on my 2000 bmw k1200 lt motorcycle rims on august,5 2005. I installed these rims on august,6 2005 and proceeded to drive appox. Five miles. While making a right turn onto a highway the bike started to slide out from…

Tires · received Aug 31, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134935

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle?

Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BMW Motorcycle model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.