BMW F 800 GS problems & recalls

Problem: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2025 f 900 gs, f 800 gs, r 1300 gs adventure, r 1300 gs, s 1000 rr, s 1000 r, and k 1600 gt vehicles equipped with the optional emergency call system. the emergency call system (ecall) may have been deactivated due to a software programming error.

Risk: In an emergency, first responders may not receive notification of the crash or emergency location, increasing the risk of injury to riders.

Fix: The electronic control unit software will be updated over-the-air (ota) or by a dealer, free of charge. owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed september 12, 2025. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: 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."

Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. the recall began october 16, 2017. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. the recall began on april 8, 2014. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Problem: 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.

Risk: The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. the recall began on august 8, 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 f650 gs and f 800 gs motorcycles manufactured from september 27, 2007 through march 30, 2009. the drive chains may not have been produced to specification. as a result, over time the drive chain could break.

Risk: If the broken chain becomes trapped between the rear wheel and the frame, the rear wheel could lock up, possibly resulting in a crash.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will replace the drive chain and sprockets on the affected motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on august 30, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. during engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. this air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.

Risk: Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Problem: Bmw is recalling 754 my 2009 f800 gs vehicles. the axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications.

Risk: If the wall thickness was not sufficient, the axle shaft could deform and could break increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front wheel quick-release axle and replace it with an improved axle free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during june 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Problem: Bmw is recalling 509 my 2008 f650 gs and f800 gs motorcycles. the tightening of the chain sprocket fasteners may have resulted in various levels of torque being applied.

Risk: It is possible for the fasteners to work loose from the sprocket, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will loosen and inspect the chain sprocket fasteners. those that have been damaged will be replaced. in all cases, the fasteners will be retightened. the recall is expected to begin during january 2009. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.