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2007 BMW F 800 STProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW F 800 ST, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-549 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints111 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage22kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 BMW F 800 ST has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels40
Suspension30
Power train20
Electrical system21
Fuel system, gasoline20
Structure10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2007 BMW F 800 ST recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

47%repaired · 2015 Q2

Wheels

Recall 13V-549 · Nov 1, 2013 · 2,608 vehicles · 1,222 repaired

Risk. Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V-241 · Jun 2, 2008 · 1,980 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other F 800 ST year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F 800 ST median. How we score

'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F 800 ST owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

-There is a loud clicking sound from the rear wheel that could be caused by the rear wheel bearing/final drive. As a result, I am very worried about riding it because a failure could be catastrophic. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. -It is my concern that the Information System…
Complaint 11536802 · Aug 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 BMW F 800 ST. The contact stated that an abnormal sound was coming from the rear wheel bearing with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact took the motorcycle to Max BMW Motorcycles (845 Hoosick Rd, Troy, NY 12180) where he was informed that the wheel bearing might…
Complaint 11471115 · Jun 27, 2022 · 22,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F 800 ST. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE AND VIBRATE, WHICH MADE THE REAR END VERY UNSTABLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (MAX BMW MOTORCYCLES, 845 HOOSICK ST, TROY NY)…
Complaint 11112972 · Jul 23, 2018 · 13,000 miles

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