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2008-2018 · 11 model years

BMW F800 GS Problems by year

Owners have filed 1 complaints about the BMW F800 GS across 11 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the lights.

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Most complaints for its age20101 complaint · 1 recallSee the 2010
Complaints
1
Recalls
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

F800 GS complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20180100-B
20170300-D
20160200-C
20150200-C
20140200-C
20130400-D
20120200-C
20110100-B
20101100Electrical systemB
20090100-B
20080100-B

Most common F800 GS problems

BMW F800 GS recalls 5

Latest F800 GS complaints

2010 BMW F800 GSElectrical systemLights

Head lamp failed to light and head lamp housing reflective material evaporated. Head lamp connector housing is melted. Online reports indicated head lamp assemblies with manufacturer with logo 'cev' exhibit this problem. Newer assembly with manufacturer logo hella do not.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 10721169

Questions about the BMW F800 GS

Which BMW F800 GS years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2010 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2010 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which BMW F800 GS years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008, 2009, 2011 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other F800 GS years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common BMW F800 GS problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1), lights (1) most often.

How many recalls does the BMW F800 GS have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all BMW F800 GS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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