2009 BMW F 800 GS US Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,620miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,620 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank on new (600 miles) Bmw f800gs motorcycle has developed a six (6 ) crack. Separation is approx 1/16 . Returned motorcycle to dealer where purchased and issue has not been rectified.”
NHTSA complaint #10315247, filed 2010-03, 600 miles“Noticed a crack on the side of the gas tank. The gas tank is split open. This seems to greatly increase the risk of explosion due to gas fumes if any heat source/spark made gets close.”
NHTSA complaint #10315328, filed 2010-03, 4,620 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 25% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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