2003 BMW F650 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F650 GS years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW F650 GS. That ranks 4th out of 11 F650 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 51,867 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW F650 GS 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 | 1 | 33% | 51,867 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 51,867 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW F650 GS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 BMW F650 GS.
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.
Most wires out of ignition switch, inside harness tubing, are exposed & the main wire broke. This resulted in complete vehicle stall during turns. No abrasions or signs of fatigue on outside harness cover. Very unsafe for a motorcycle to stall while cornering. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw f650 gs motorcycle. The contact stated that after driving over a road bump at 65 mph, the rear suspension malfunctioned and caused damage to the rear wheel and an oil leak. The oil leak caused the engine to malfunction as well. The contact had vehicle towed to the…
During normal riding on a vacation trip i stopped to refuel and gas was leaking on the ground. After removing the seat i found what is listed below. About one half gallon of gas leaked on the ground before i was able to use epoxy putty to stop the leak. A hairline crack in the fuel pump/filter…
Other BMW F650 GS years
← 2002 F650 GS · 2005 F650 GS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 F650 GS | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 F650 GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 F650 GS | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 F650 GS | 11 | 4 |
| 2008 F650 GS | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 F650 GS | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 F650 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 F650 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 F650 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 F650 GS | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW F650 GS?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW F650 GS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 BMW F650 GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F650 GS model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.