2002 BMW F650GS Dakar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F650GS Dakar years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar. That is the most of any F650GS Dakar model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 23,350 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. 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
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | 23,350 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW F650GS Dakar recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar.
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.
The front axle detached from the rhs fork leg while traveling at approx 50 kmh down a washboard section of a gravel road. I had time to lock the rear brake which slow me down considerably before falling down to the right. Other parts of the motorcycle were damaged.. Ie: front turn signal…
The front axle detached from the rhs fork leg whilst traveling at approx 40kms/hr down a grassy lane way in a vineyard. The result was a very heavy fall to the right into the ground headfirst & subsequent medical attention for a badly bruised neck and, the doctor's tell me "soft tissue damage to…
Motorcycle engine surged which caused bike to accelerate suddenly and without warning. *tt
Other BMW F650GS Dakar years
← 2001 F650GS Dakar · 2006 F650GS Dakar →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 F650GS Dakar | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 F650GS Dakar | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 F650GS Dakar | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW F650GS Dakar?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.