No complaints are listed for the 2001 BMW F 800 GS. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW F 800 GS.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Manufacturer communications
14 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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10201169
Date: 2021-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
10200257
Date: 2021-06-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
10147911
Date: 2015-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
10147912
Date: 2015-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
10147915
Date: 2015-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
10147122
Date: 2015-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Details: BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in the process of assembly, on some motorcycles even though ABS connector (2) was connected to ABS pressure modulator (3), retaining clip (1) is not correctly engaged in the lock (black arrow).
10147995
Date: 2014-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
10149510
Date: 2013-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
10037025
Date: 2010-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM
10033130
Date: 2009-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. IN SOME CASES, EPC DOES NOT SHOW THAT THE REPAIR KIT IS