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2001 BMW F650gs DakarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW F650gs Dakar, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 BMW F650gs Dakar has problems

2 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
Engine and engine cooling11
Visibility10

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

1 recall

2001 BMW F650gs Dakar 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 F650gs Dakar 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 F650gs Dakar median. How we score

'01'02'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 BMW F650gs Dakar, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORCYCLE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATIONPE09026 · closed Sep 18, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What F650gs Dakar owners report

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

FOIA REQUEST ANY COMPLAINTS OR INVESTIGATIONS RE 2001 BMW F650GS DAKAR MOTORCYCLE. CLIENT INJURED AS A RESULT OF A STALLING/SURGING PROBLEM, ES HAVE NO RECORDS BIKE. *BF LETTER DOES NOT REFERENCE ANY TYPE OF CRASH OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, ONLY THAT THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB
Complaint 10109143 · Jan 28, 2005

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