2001 BMW F650GS Dakar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F650GS Dakar years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar. That ranks 2nd out of 4 F650GS Dakar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW F650GS Dakar recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. As a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.
Risk: The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
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.
Foia request any complaints or investigations re 2001 bmw f650gs dakar motorcycle. Client injured as a result of a stalling/surging problem, es have no records bike. *bf letter does not reference any type of crash of property damage, only that the consumer was injured. *jb
Both mirrors fold in at 65 mph. Requires taking one hand off handlebar to adjust..very dangerous esp. If on winding road or during windy conditions. It's a design problem that bmw won't correct. *ak
Other BMW F650GS Dakar years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 F650GS Dakar | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 F650GS Dakar | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 F650GS Dakar | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F650GS Dakar model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.