NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2005 BMW F650 GS, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW F650 GS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 50.0% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | 50.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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16 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Date: 2024-01-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle A A?A A A A discharged batteryA A?A A A A compl
Date: 2022-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
Date: 2021-11-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, STRUCTURE.
Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
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.
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
Date: 2021-06-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. Weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness.
Date: 2020-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to
Date: 2013-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
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
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
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| F650 GS | 2 |
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