2009 BMW F 650 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F 650 GS years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW F 650 GS. That ranks 2nd out of 11 F 650 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 4,584 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 BMW F 650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 36% | 4,584 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 27% | 9,935 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | 22,068 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 18% | 23,526 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 20,320 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 7,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 BMW F 650 GS recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain 2008 through 2010 f 650 gs motorcycles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through december 8, 2009. A washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. As a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.
Risk: A loose brake disc may interfere with proper braking performance and may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on january 13, 2011. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Power train
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 f650 gs and f 800 gs motorcycles manufactured from september 27, 2007 through march 30, 2009. The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.
Risk: If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will replace the drive chain and sprockets on the affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 30, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.
Risk: Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 13, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
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 stalling (PE09051) — opened Nov 5, 2009, closed Jan 4, 2010, led to recall 09V499000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The gas tank on these f-series (f650gs, f800gs) bmw motorcycles is a known (nationwide, and worldwide) problem. The gas tank develops cracks along a particular area on the side. This happened twice to the vehicle i own, in april of 2015, and now in august, 2015. The first time it happened on my…
My motorcycle was put into the shop before a trip and we were told that there were cracks on the outside wall of the fuel tank in the seam areas. Victory bmw told us that it happens to a lot of bikes and they would try to put it in under warranty and we were later told that the company would not…
The motorcycle has extensive hairline cracks on the left & right side of the fuel tank. A highly reported issue on bmw forums. *tr
Reflective coating on reflector of headlight assembly first looses its sheen then becomes very dark (burned). This dramatically reduces the headlight's ability to illuminate the road ahead and results in a very unsafe riding situation after dark. Note: motorcycle has been maintained in its oem…
Reflective coating on reflector of headlight assembly is peeling/flaking off exposing the black plastic underneath. This dramatically reduces the headlight's ability to illuminate the road ahead and results in a very unsafe riding situation after dark. *js
Other BMW F 650 GS years
← 2008 F 650 GS · 2010 F 650 GS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 F 650 GS | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 F 650 GS | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 F 650 GS | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 11 | 4 |
| 2008 F 650 GS | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 F 650 GS | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 F 650 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 F 650 GS | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 F 650 GS | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 F 650 GS | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 F 650 GS | 14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW F 650 GS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 BMW F 650 GS?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 BMW F 650 GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F 650 GS model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.