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2008 BMW F800 SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 BMW F800 S, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 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 recalls2Lowest repair rate 47%Owner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 BMW F800 S has problems

2 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
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2008 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

2008 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BIKE AND BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE SPOKES OF THE FRONT WHEEL. WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE BIKE WENT DOWN WITH ME ON IT! *TR
Complaint 10250170 · Nov 30, 2008 · 230 miles

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