Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
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Most common problems
- Unknown or other1
- Service brakes1
- Power train1
- Engine1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the F 850 GS in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The connecting rods in the engine have not been correctly fitted and may lead to engine defects. This can increase the risk of an accident.
The oil pump sprocket might not be correctly screwed on. The oil supply to the engine may not be guaranteed and the motor might stall unexpectedly.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the F 850 GS.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 F900R, F900XR, S1000RR, F750GS, F850GS, F850GS Adventure, R1250GS, R1250GS Adventure, R1250RS, R1250R, RnineT, RnineT Pure and RnineT Scrambler and 2019-2020 S1000R motorcycles. The brake light may flash instead of remain steady during emergency braking. 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."
NHTSA recalls