no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. THE FUEL TANK COULD LEAK DURING REFUELING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
2001 BMW F650 GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW F650 GS, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 BMW F650 GS has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel system, gasoline
3Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
3Visibility
2Structure2 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Fuel system, other
1Vehicle speed control
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2001 BMW F650 GS 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.
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
2001 vs. every other F650 GS 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 GS median. How we score
'01'02'03'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 BMW F650 GS, and the recalls they led to.
- MOTORCYCLE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What F650 GS owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY WIFE'S MOTORCYCLE, A BMW F650GS SEEMED TO BE SMELLING OF GASOLINE WHILE RUNNING IT. THE LEAK WAS NOT EVIDENT IN DRIPS OR A PUDDLE SO I BEGAN TO INVESTIGATE THE BIKE WHILE CONSEQUENTLY DOING OTHER MAINTENANCE. I FOUND A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE SEAT, ON TOP OF THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AREA. UPON…
MOTORCYCLE STALLS OUT WHEN AT INTERSECTIONS OR WHEN MOTOR COMES TO AN IDLE. WHEN RIDING IT BACKFIRES ALLOT WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN. FRONT RIM BUCKELED WHERE THE RIM IS WELDED TOGETHER FRONT THE WELDING PROCESS.HEATING AND COOLING OF THE RIM CAUSED THIS
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