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BMW F 800 STModel year report

2008 BMW F 800 ST Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,700miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 BMW F 800 ST (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW F 800 ST. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and wheels (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 92% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “I was riding the motorcycle at a steady highway speed. I had been riding the motorcycle at a steady highway speed for 30 miles continuously. Engine cuts-out completely, with no warning. Motorycle rolls to a stop, I switch engine off, wait one minute, cycle start sequence, engine sometimes starts, sometimes doesn't. I avoided highway traffic with some difficulty, as the motorcycle slowed abruptly. I turned on the hazard lights . This has happened 8 times. Motorcycle is at dealership for repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10240591, filed 2008-09, 2,050 miles

Fuel system: “My 2008 Bmw f800st had a problem with shutting off during operation. The would occur in warm weather and when the fuel tank was less than half full. The motorcycle would shut off and stall while traveling at various speeds. The problem was finally corrected by replacing the fuel pump.”

NHTSA complaint #10351416, filed 2010-08, 14,000 miles

Wheels: “While riding my Bmw f800st on a long road trip, I noticed a loud squeaking sound coming from the rear wheel. My drive belt also seemed to be shifting out from the wheel. At the time I didn't know what it was, but when I returned home from my trip, I researched to find there was a rear bearing recall 13v-549 for 2007-2009 Bmw f800st. My mechanic verified the problem was the rear wheel bearing prematurely wearing out. I only have 22k miles on this motorcycle, so it's obviously premature wear. The bearing costed me $965 from Bmw dealer plus $480 labor cost and $82 in tax. …”

NHTSA complaint #11310014, filed 2020-02, 22,000 miles

Brakes: “In rush-hour traffic, (clear weather, 45 degrees, sunny, dry) I was following behind a dump truck. He stopped, and I applied my motorcycle's brakes. They grabbed, as they always do, but then released. I continued to squeeze the brakes, hoping the ABS would re-apply, but it never did. The front end of my bike slid under the rear of the dump truck at about 5mph, damaging the windscreen, instrument cluster, and right mirror. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is not reliable on this motorcycle!”

NHTSA complaint #10246104, filed 2008-10, 1,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

92% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,215 and 28,000 miles.

38%0–1023%10–2531%25–508%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 17,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2008201052013201420192020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 BMW F 800 ST → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 20 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW F 800 ST

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009615,0001———Not enough data
20081317,7002———Not enough data
20071112,5003———Not enough data

All BMW F 800 ST model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 BMW F 800 ST have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2008 BMW F 800 ST as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 BMW F 800 ST is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (23% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2008 BMW F 800 ST been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 BMW F 800 ST reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,700 miles and the middle half falls between 4,215 and 28,000 miles; 92% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.