2001 BMW F650GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F650GS years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW F650GS. That is the most of any F650GS model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 29%), typically at around 44,261 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 BMW F650GS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 29% | 44,261 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 21% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW F650GS recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. As a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.
Risk: The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle front wheel separation (PE09026) — opened May 18, 2009, closed Sep 18, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2001 bmw f650gs front fork failure - while riding on smooth asphalt my motorcycle suffered a catastrophic fork failure during deceleration - braking causing the axle to separate from the fork and causing a one vehicle collision riding it into the esplanade - where the axle retainer bolt secures the…
I was involved in a low speed <=45 mph motorcycle crash with a medium sized dog (approx 50 lbs) back in the fall of 2005. I was riding a 2001 bmw f650 when the dog ran out in front of me and i couldn't avoid hitting it. I approximate the speed of impact around 45 mph. I subsequently lost control of…
-motorcycle -bmw 2001 f650gs -sunny day -straight, rural city street -35mph -crossed railroad tracks -60ft later felt braking from front tire, then bike slid over to left, me to right -personal injury: broken collar bone, bruises, medium road rash, 10 hours at hospital -front fork axle flange was…
My wife's motorcycle, a bmw f650gs seemed to be smelling of gasoline while running it. The leak was not evident in drips or a puddle so i began to investigate the bike while consequently doing other maintenance. I found a puddle of fuel under the seat, on top of the fuel sending unit area. Upon…
I bought a bmw motorcycle about 3 1/2 years ago. It has been nothing but trouble. It was recalled for faulty rear brake, several fuel injection software upgrages due to horrible stalling problems, and on the message board devoted to the bmw 650 gs, i hear of a number of additional failings. Mine…
Other BMW F650GS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 F650GS | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 F650GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 F650GS | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 F650GS | 11 | 4 |
| 2008 F650GS | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 F650GS | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 F650GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 F650GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 F650GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 F650GS | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW F650GS?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, suspension, visibility problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW F650GS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 BMW F650GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F650GS model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.