2009 BMW F 800 GS US Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 42%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 BMW F 800 GS US, 42% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“Failure of chain and rear wheel bearing at 7139 miles on a 8 month old Bmw f800gs. Bike was taken into Bmw dealer for new chain as old chain was losing 'o' rings rear wheel was removed and at my request bearings checked as I had heard of failures on from the internet. Rear bearing was found to be highly worn and 'gritty' feeling. Dealer replaced bearing under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10328856, filed 2010-05, 7,139 miles“After reading about several failures of rear wheel bearings on f800gs motorcycles I chose to inspect the rear wheel bearings on my 2009 Bmw f800gs motorcycle. I discovered them to be worn and rough feeling with evidence of serious brinneling. The motorcycle has 8800 miles. Upon disassembly I found the fit between the wheel bore and the bearing on the disc brake side to be tighter than a p7 fit for a heavy rotating outer ring wheel load. The fit on the drive sprocket side was close to a n7 fit. I honed the disc brake side of the rear wheel hub to a n7 fit and reassembled with new bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #10290055, filed 2009-10, 8,800 miles“M / y 2009 Bmw f800gs motorcycle, build date 10/08. Rear wheel bearing failure noted during routine maintenance at approximately 5,500 miles. Catastrophic failure could result in rear tire locking up, causing severe injury or death. Bmw dealer is replacing parts under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10290046, filed 2009-10, 5,500 miles“Rear wheel bearing failed at 6000 miles. This could have LED to catastrophic injury had I not found the problem during routine maintenance. Checking the wheel bearing is not routine at 6000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10296723, filed 2009-12, 6,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 42% |
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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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