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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 F800 ST | 8 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train3
- Electrical system3
- Wheels2
- Suspension2
- Structure2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the F800 ST in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Due to poor tolerances, there can be exceptionally high wear of the rear-wheel bearings. If the wear goes unnoticed for a long time, this could in exceptional circumstances result in the rear wheel locking with the risk of the rider falling from the motorcycle…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the F800 ST.
BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.
NHTSA recalls