BMW F650GS Dakar Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW F650GS Dakar, across 4 model years (2001–2007). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
BMW F650GS Dakar years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No F650GS Dakar model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 F650GS Dakar: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 F650GS Dakar: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 F650GS Dakar: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW F650GS Dakar problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW F650GS Dakar model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 F650GS Dakar | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2006 F650GS Dakar | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 F650GS Dakar | 3 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2001 F650GS Dakar | 2 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW F650GS Dakar years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (3), 2001 (2), 2006 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW F650GS Dakar?
Suspension, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW F650GS Dakar have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.