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2009 BMW F800 GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2009 BMW F800 GS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-481 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 BMW F800 GS has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Wheels
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Engine
2Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Structure
1Suspension
1Power train
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2009 BMW F800 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
Power train
Risk. IF THE BROKEN CHAIN BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE FRAME, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. WATER COULD FLOW INTO THE CANISTER CAUSING A STALLING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IF THE WALL THICKNESS WAS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE AXLE SHAFT COULD DEFORM AND COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2009 vs. every other F800 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 F800 GS median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F800 GS owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
STATOR / FLYWHEEL NO LONGER CHARGING BATTERY. RAN ON BATTERY POWER UNTIL ENGINE QUIT ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. COASTED TO SHOULDER AND WAITED FOR TOW. 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED. FIRST TIME AT 28,000 MILES. *TR
EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE CHARGING SYSTEM RESULTING IN STALLING THE INABILITY TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A MULTILANE HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE BIKE STARTED AFTER JUMP STARTING, BUT A TEST WITH A MULTIMETER…
RIDING HOME AT NIGHT IN TRAFFIC, MY MOTORCYCLE STALLED AND DIED LOCKING UP ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING LIGHTS. I FOUND MYSELF AT A DEAD STOP IN TRAFFIC WITH NO LIGHTS FOR VISIBILITY. IT WAS QUITE DANGEROUS. *TR
Own a 2009 F800 GS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.