BMW F650GS Problems by Year
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the BMW F650GS, across 11 model years (2001–2012). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.
BMW F650GS years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F650GS year: 2001, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 F650GS: 14 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 F650GS: 11 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2002 F650GS: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2006 F650GS: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2005 F650GS: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 F650GS: 2 complaints, 2 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 F650GS problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All BMW F650GS model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 F650GS | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 F650GS | 3 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2010 F650GS | 3 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2009 F650GS | 11 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 F650GS | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2007 F650GS | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 F650GS | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2005 F650GS | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 F650GS | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 F650GS | 4 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2001 F650GS | 14 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW F650GS years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (14), 2009 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F650GS year. 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 F650GS?
Fuel System, Gasoline, with 10 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW F650GS have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.