2002 BMW F650GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F650GS years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW F650GS. That ranks 3rd out of 11 F650GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW F650GS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW F650GS.
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.
1. "wobble" in the front forks of my f650gs for about 1 week. Then a catastrophic failure of the fork casting from the wheel hub of the front right side of my 2002 f650gs. I was going approximately 10 mph through a round-about in woodinville, wa when it failed. 2. After coming out of a round about…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw f650gs. While riding at 65 mph, the motorcycle, wobbled, and proceeded to throw the contact from side to side. The handle bars disconnected and no longer controlled the steering. The contact was thrown from the motorcycle. There was no impact, but the vehicle slid…
The fuel tank problem is a defect or small crack in the plastic. Fuel seeps out and puddles under the seat. I plan to save the old part when the dealer fixes teh problem under warranty. On an internet discussion site i saw two other instances of this problem with this motorcycle and year. The…
Rear view mirrors of bmw f650gs motorcycle fold back at highway speeds in temperatures above 85 degrees. This causes loss of ability to see behind vehicle. Mirrors will not stay adjusted.*ak
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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 F650GS | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW F650GS?
Owners most often report suspension, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW F650GS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.