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2006 BMW F650 GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 BMW F650 GS, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 BMW F650 GS has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine11

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

1 recall

2006 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.

–no report yet

Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Recall 07V-151 · Apr 3, 2007 · 305 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FALL TO THE GROUND AND INJURE A PERSON SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE OR A PERSON NEARBY.

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

2006 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

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In owners' words

What F650 GS owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW F 650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE OIL TANK DOWN UNTO THE EXHAUST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE MAY START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE…
Complaint 11324634 · May 15, 2020 · 7,000 miles

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