no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. THE FLANGE COULD BECOME BRITTLE, CRACK, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK.
2003 BMW F650 CSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2003 BMW F650 CS, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 BMW F650 CS has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Electrical system
2Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Equipment
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2003 BMW F650 CS 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
Wheels
Risk. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AT THE REAR WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. OVER TIME, THE SPLINES COULD BE DAMAGED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WOULD NOT LONGER OPERATE THE DRIVE BELT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AT…
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. IF THE CALIPER BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE SWING ARM, IT COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING…
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
2003 vs. every other F650 CS 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 F650 CS median. How we score
'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F650 CS owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW F650 CS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THE RPM READING BECAME ERRATIC AND INCONSISTENT WITH THE THROTTLE POSITION. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V236000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE…
A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP/FILTER ASSEMBLY "CAP" ON TOP OF THE TANK WHICH ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF THE TANK AND POOL UNDER THE SEAT CREATING A FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM REFERRED TO IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V236000 REGARDING THE CS MODEL. PARTS ARE AVAILABLE,…
WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED GAS FUMES. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. A TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE GAS TANK HAD CRACKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
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