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2010 BMW F800 GSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2010 BMW F800 GS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-481 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 18%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage39kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 BMW F800 GS has problems

4 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
Electrical system20
Exterior lighting20
Power train10

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

2 recalls

2010 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.

18%repaired · 2019 Q1

Equipment

Recall 17V-481 · Jul 28, 2017 · 47,775 vehicles · 8,453 repaired

Risk. If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 09V-499 · Dec 30, 2009 · 4,498 vehicles

Risk. WATER COULD FLOW INTO THE CANISTER CAUSING A STALLING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

2010 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
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In owners' words

What F800 GS owners report

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

HEAD LAMP FAILED TO LIGHT AND HEAD LAMP HOUSING REFLECTIVE MATERIAL EVAPORATED. HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR HOUSING IS MELTED. ONLINE REPORTS INDICATED HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLIES WITH MANUFACTURER WITH LOGO 'CEV' EXHIBIT THIS PROBLEM. NEWER ASSEMBLY WITH MANUFACTURER LOGO HELLA DO NOT.
Complaint 10721169 · May 23, 2015 · 37,750 miles
I HAVE A 2010 BMW F800GS WITH 40,000 MILES. THE ALTERNATOR DIED FAR AWAY FROM MY HOUSE, ABOUT 1000 MILES AND INCLUDED THE NEED TO CROSS THE BORDER. WHEN THE BATTERY EMPTIED THE ABS LIGHT WENT ON AND SOON AFTER THE DASHBOARD TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. SOON AFTER THE BIKE CAME TO A HALT. *TR
Complaint 10566176 · Feb 26, 2014 · 40,400 miles

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