repaired · 2019 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2013 BMW F800 GSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2013 BMW F800 GS, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 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 July 28, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 BMW F800 GS has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Fuel/propulsion system
2Service brakes
2Structure
1Electrical system
1Fuel system, other
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 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.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, 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
2013 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BMW HAS MADE A DEFECTIVE GAS TANK FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE. IT CRACKS FREQUENTLY. THOUGH THEY WARRANTY THE TANK, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM ON MY THIRD TANK. SECONDLY, THE REAR BRAKE CONTINUES TO LOCK UP FOR NO REASON. I HAVE HAD IT WITH THREE MECHANICS IN A YEAR AND NO ONE CAN FIX. IT LOCKED UP TODAY…
MOTORCYCLE WAS BOUGHT NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP WITH A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK. IT WAS REPLACED AFTER PURCHASE UNDER WARRANTY. THE TANK IS BEGINNING TO CRACK ONCE AGAIN FOR THE SECOND TIME ABOUT A YEAR LATER. CRACKING FUEL TANKS POSES A RISK OF NOT ONLY GETTING STRANDED BUT POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS AND…
MOTORCYCLE FUEL TANK HAS SEVERE CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES, IT APPEARS THAT ITS A DESIGN FLAW, BMW MOTORAD OF NORTH AMERICA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS, TANKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER THE 3 YEAR BMW WARRANTY, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM APPEARS NOT BE GOING AWAY AND THE NEW PARTS CRACK ONLY A…
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