Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 F800 GS | 6 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 F800 GS | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Fuel/propulsion system10
- Electrical system6
- Exterior lighting3
- Structure2
- Unknown or other1
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the F800 GS in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The side-stand switch is not fixed tightly enough. The switch may become loose and be damaged, causing the engine to stop or the possibility of the motorcycle being ridden with the side stand in the down position.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the F800 GS.
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."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.
NHTSA recalls