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2007 BMW F800 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2007 BMW F800 S, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-549 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints110 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 BMW F800 S has problems

11 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 cooling40
Fuel/propulsion system30
Fuel system, gasoline30
Electrical system10
Power train10
Wheels10

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

3 recalls

2007 BMW F800 S 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.

47%repaired · 2015 Q2

Wheels

Recall 13V-549 · Nov 1, 2013 · 2,608 vehicles · 1,222 repaired

Risk. Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V-241 · Jun 2, 2008 · 1,980 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK.

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

2007 vs. every other F800 S 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 S median. How we score

'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F800 S owners report

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

THE MOTOR ON MY 2007 BMW F800S STARTED KNOCKING IN THE SPRING OF 2011. THIS IS APPROX 6 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I BROUGHT THE BIKE IN TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. THIS PROCESS WAS REPEATED TWO MORE TIMES. FINALLY THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER FOUND COMPLETE…
Complaint 10443904 · Jan 16, 2012 · 13,000 miles
UPON DECELERATING AND ENGAGING THE CLUTCH AS IF TO STOP, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DIE. SEVERAL MINUTES AND MANY STARTING ATTEMPTS ARE GENERALLY REQUIRED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE IT WILL RUN AGAIN. NO OBVIOUS SERIES OF EVENTS FORECASTS THIS FAILURE. BUMP-STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE…
Complaint 10423248 · Sep 4, 2011 · 500 miles
BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE STALLING, DYING, AT IDLE OR DURING SLOW GEAR CHANGE, DOWNSHIFT, AFTER ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP, ONGOING PROBLEM EVEN AFTER DEALER TRIED TO FIX. SEVERAL SIMILAR REPORTS ON BMW RIDERS FORUM. CAUSES UNSAFE OPERATION IF STALLING ON TURN, OR AT INTERSECTION. HAVE BEEN ABLE TO…
Complaint 10366764 · Nov 18, 2010 · 1,780 miles

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