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2002 BMW F650gs DakarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 BMW F650gs Dakar, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints33 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage23kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 BMW F650gs Dakar has problems

3 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
Suspension22
Steering11
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

2002 BMW F650gs Dakar recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 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
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 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 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE FRONT AXLE DETACHED FROM THE RHS FORK LEG WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX 50 KMH DOWN A WASHBOARD SECTION OF A GRAVEL ROAD. I HAD TIME TO LOCK THE REAR BRAKE WHICH SLOW ME DOWN CONSIDERABLY BEFORE FALLING DOWN TO THE RIGHT. OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE WERE DAMAGED.. IE: FRONT TURN SIGNAL,…
Complaint 10410204 · Jul 1, 2011 · 42,500 miles
THE FRONT AXLE DETACHED FROM THE RHS FORK LEG WHILST TRAVELING AT APPROX 40KMS/HR DOWN A GRASSY LANE WAY IN A VINEYARD. THE RESULT WAS A VERY HEAVY FALL TO THE RIGHT INTO THE GROUND HEADFIRST & SUBSEQUENT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR A BADLY BRUISED NECK AND, THE DOCTOR'S TELL ME "SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE TO…
Complaint 10244404 · Oct 5, 2008 · 4,200 miles

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