2005 BMW F650 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F650 GS years
- Not enough data 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW F650 GS. That ranks 7th out of 11 F650 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 BMW F650 GS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel cap under seat where fuel pickup enters fuel tank has developed a hairline crack and weeps substantial amounts of fuel when the tank is filled up. This is the second bike owned with the same problem-very dangerous situation indeed. *tr
Dt: the contact stated the electrical wiring connections have rusted through. The contact had a electrician look at the wiring and they state that wiring is a grade class c, which is a third grade category wiring which should not be used on motorcycles. This has shorted out the headlights causing…
Other BMW F650 GS years
← 2003 F650 GS · 2006 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 F650 GS | 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 2005 BMW F650 GS?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 BMW F650 GS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.