Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2001 BMW F650GS Dakar: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 620019 | THIS SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED TO GIVE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION RELATING TO VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT HESITATION, SURGING AND STALLING WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT LOW TO MEDIUM RPM. *TT |
| 10204673 | We have been notified by Showa, the manufacturer of the front forks for the F 650 Dakar model, that one of the four mounting bolts, attaching the fork stabilizer to the fork legs is incorrect |
| 10200262 | The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. Weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness. |
| 10193504 | Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective. |
| 10037025 | BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM |
| 10033130 | BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES, EPC DOES NOT SHOW THAT THE REPAIR KIT IS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY IN THE ILLUSTRATION, BUT IT IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARTS DESCRIPTION. ALL MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10030825 | BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING ETHANOL. BMW MOTORRAD HAS NO OBJECTION TO THE USE OF SI ENGINE FUELS CONTAINING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% ETHANOL AND IMPOSES NO WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS. ETHANOL MIXTURES IN PROPORTIONS HIGHER THAN 10% CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE AND CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS THAT COME INTO CONTRACT WITH FUEL. NO WARRANTY CLAIMS WHATSOEVER FOR DAMAGE CAUSED IN THIS WAY WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10029188 | BMW MC: WIRING HARNESS OF MOTORCYCLES IS ROUTED ALONG RIGHT HAND TOP RAIL OF FRAME. WELD SPATTER ON FRAME AND/OR ADVERSE ROUTING IN VICINITY OF BANJO BOLT OF HYDRAULIC SPRING BASE ADJUSTER CAN RESULT IN CHAFING OF THE WIRING HARNESS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE |
| 10028386 | BMW VEHICLES: ROUTING ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE. THE WIRING HARNESS FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PERIPHERY PLUG CONNECTION IS MOUNTED ON THE FORK COVER AT THE BOTTOM. *PE |
| 10026845 | BMW MOTORCYCLE: REPLACEMENT OF FUEL-PRESSURE SENSOR. CHECK OF POSITION OF PROTECTIVE FILM (F-800 GS ONLY). *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
MOTORCYCLE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation