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Risk. Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 BMW F 800 STProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2008 BMW F 800 ST, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-549 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 BMW F 800 ST has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Engine and engine cooling
3Wheels
2Power train
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 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.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK.
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
2008 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 fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F 800 ST MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE FAILURE…
MY 2008 BMW F800ST HAD A PROBLEM WITH SHUTTING OFF DURING OPERATION. THE WOULD OCCUR IN WARM WEATHER AND WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN HALF FULL. THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD SHUT OFF AND STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP. *TR
MY 2008 F800ST MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION WHICH HAS LED TO MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF CLOSE CALLS (ALMOST CRASHING). *TR
Own a 2008 F 800 ST?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.