BMW F 850 GS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW F 850 GS, across 4 model years (2019–2023). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
BMW F 850 GS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No F 850 GS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 F 850 GS: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2021 F 850 GS: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2019 F 850 GS: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW F 850 GS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW F 850 GS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 F 850 GS | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2021 F 850 GS | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 F 850 GS | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 F 850 GS | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train |
More from BMW: all BMW models · BMW VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW F 850 GS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (2), 2021 (1), 2019 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW F 850 GS?
Power Train, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW F 850 GS have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.