2012 BMW F800 GS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F800 GS years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 BMW F800 GS. That ranks 3rd out of 11 F800 GS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 3,572 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 BMW F800 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 | 3 | 75% | 3,572 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 24,711 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 47,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 BMW F800 GS recalls (1)
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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.
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.
I bought the 2012 f800gs with 417 miles about a month ago at a dealership. It's a great bike. I have about 520 miles on it. But today i pumped gas and when i parked it at home i noticed that it was leaking gas. Come to find out that the fuel tank cracked along the seam of the fuel tank, all around…
Stock charging system failed at only 47,000 miles. Replaced with aftermarket parts due to cost. Bmw says you must replace stator and rotor, when only the stator has failed. The new stator failed within 6,000 miles. Replaced again, and again. They fail roughly every 8,000 miles. The issue was…
The bike would not start. The dealership tells me that while looking at it to repair there was evidence of a fire. The best i can tell is someone at the dealer caused the bike to catch on fire. *tr
This is for a bmw f800gs 2012 trophy edition motorcycle gas tank. I just discovered cracks in the fuel tank just underneath the seat. I've also smelled also gas coming out of those cracks and confirmed it is venting gas/air combination. I've contacted the authorized bmw dealer from i purchased the…
Other BMW F800 GS years
← 2011 F800 GS · 2013 F800 GS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F800 GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 F800 GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 F800 GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 F800 GS | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 F800 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 F800 GS | 10 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 F800 GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 F800 GS | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 F800 GS | 17 | 4 |
| 2008 F800 GS | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW F800 GS?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 BMW F800 GS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 BMW F800 GS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F800 GS model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.