BMW F 650 GS US Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW F 650 GS US (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 15. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (8 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All F 650 GS US model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15 | 3,668 | 0 | 11 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling8 50%
- Fuel system3 19%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 6.3%
- Body and structure1 6.3%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
- Electronic stability control1 6.3%
- Electrical system1 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “My 2009 f650gs stalls while driving in heavy rain, when rpms go below 3000, but because roadway is wet, there is not enough tire traction to overcome dead motor and rear tire slides. Engine stays running at part to full throttle, 3000 plus rpms, but that is hard to do when trying to slow for intersections and traffic. Very dangerous! I discovered water pooling in bottom of airbox and choking off idle control airway.”
NHTSA complaint #10274260, filed 2009-06, 5,000 milesOther BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology