2003 BMW F650 CS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F650 CS years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW F650 CS. That is the most of any F650 CS model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 3,565 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW F650 CS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 38% | 3,565 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 38% | 10,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 25% | 15,100 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 15,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW F650 CS recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the plastic fuel pump flange could come into contact with a sufficient amount of acid or chemical compounds containing acidic elements, such as battery acid or certain cleaning products.
Risk: The flange could become brittle, crack, and allow fuel to escape from the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an acid-resistant cap over the fuel pump flange. The recall began june 10, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Wheels
Problem: On certain motorcycles, due to a manufacturing defect, it is possible that the wheel could develop a crack. Over time, the crack could worsen to the point that the wheel failed and the drive belt derailed.
Risk: This would result in a loss of drive capability at the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear drive belt wheel. Owner notification began september 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the hex nut that secures the wheel to the gearbox output shaft was tightened incorrectly during the vehicle assembly. As a result, the nut could loosen during vehicle operation. If this happens, the belt wheel would itself loosen on the output shaft, resulting in damage to the internal splines of the wheel and to the external splines of the output shaft as the vehicle is operated.
Risk: Over time, the splines could be damaged to the extent that the output shaft would not longer operate the drive belt, resulting in a loss of drive capability at the rear wheel.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the hex nut torque and adjust the tightness if necessary, and secure the nut with loctite. Owner notification began september 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the screws that attach the rear brake caliper to the rear swing arm were not tightened correctly during assembly. The screws could loosen during vehicle operation and eventually fall-out, allowing the rear caliper to separate from its mount.
Risk: If the caliper becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the swing arm, it could disconnect from the brake line, resulting in a loss of rear braking capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check the torque of the rear brake caliper attachment screws and retighten them to the proper value if necessary. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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 2003 bmw f650 cs motorcycle. The contact stated that the battery was replaced and the rpm reading became erratic and inconsistent with the throttle position. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 04v236000 (fuel system, gasoline) that could have been related to the…
I was on a motorcycle trip to banff, ab. About 50k north of crowsnest pass, ab on gravel highway 40 i had a bit of a wobble that moved me into the soft gravel shoulder. It was safer to ride into the ditch so that is what i did. Just after coming up on the other side of the ditch the front fork…
A hairline crack in the fuel pump/filter assembly "cap" on top of the tank which allows fuel to leak out of the tank and pool under the seat creating a fire/explosion hazard. This is the same problem referred to in nhtsa campaign id number : 04v236000 regarding the cs model. Parts are available…
The ignition switch on a 2003 f650 gs bmw motorcycle is located on the steering head. This switch has a loom of four electrical wires that connect to it and goes to relays that operate the functions of the electrical system. One of the wires, a green one, is a 16 gauge copper wire with 19 strands…
The electrical system on my 2003 bmw 650 cs has continually broken down--stalled (often times while the bike is actually in motion). I have brought the bike to honda of hollywood over three times for this problem and each time, they have been unable to find the locus of the problem. The problem is…
Other BMW F650 CS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 F650 CS | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 F650 CS | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW F650 CS?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW F650 CS?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 BMW F650 CS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F650 CS model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.