BMW F650 CS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the BMW F650 CS, across 3 model years (2003–2005). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
BMW F650 CS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No F650 CS model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 F650 CS: 8 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2005 F650 CS: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 F650 CS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All BMW F650 CS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 F650 CS | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2004 F650 CS | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 F650 CS | 8 | 4 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW F650 CS years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (8), 2005 (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 F650 CS?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW F650 CS have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.