BMW F800 S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the BMW F800 S, across 3 model years (2007–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
BMW F800 S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No F800 S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 F800 S: 11 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2008 F800 S: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
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 F800 S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All BMW F800 S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 F800 S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 F800 S | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2007 F800 S | 11 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW F800 S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (11), 2008 (2). 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 F800 S?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the BMW F800 S have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.