No complaints are listed for the 2017 BMW F800 R. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BMW F800 R.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2017-07-28. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
269 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 103 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 86 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 27 |
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| ENGINE | 20 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 15 |
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| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 14 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 |
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11018840
Date: 2025-05-13. Type: Other. Systems: STEERING.
Inspection and Return - Set of Gaskets
10249027
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
10242694
Date: 2023-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
10235203
Date: 2023-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn indicators, acoustic signals) may also have failed.
10235206
Date: 2023-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, LANE DEPARTURE.
Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
10227558
Date: 2022-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror settings are lost.
10227566
Date: 2022-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
After programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the instrument cluster. Instead of a red background in sport mode, the background is displayed in blue (like ECO PRO mode).
10227568
Date: 2022-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION, LANE DEPARTURE, SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle arrives in the workshop. 1. ACSM fault code "930A60 - Seat occupancy detection, front passenger; malfunction" is stored. The fault may or may not currently be present. Or 2. ACSM fault code "93
10224183
Date: 2022-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Radiator Grille Upper and Lower Active Air Flaps to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date. This component-specific limited warranty extension ap
10215750
Date: 2022-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
BMW offers a new special ISTA Installation made available for Roadside Assistance / Mobile Service technicians. The new ISTA Version is also able to be used in case of a Remote Software Upgrade (RSU) programming failure to get the customer car reprogrammed on site. In case of a Remote Software Upgra