2008 BMW F 800 ST Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 BMW F 800 ST, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw motorcycle model f800st. The contact stated that he was unable to start the engine as a grinding noise emitted from the motorcycle. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer for inspection where failure was located as the starter signal, which destroyed the generator, the battery and burned the wires. The manufacturer advised the contact that the warranty was expired and denied assistance with the repair. The motorcycle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 28,000. ...updated 01/14/14”
NHTSA complaint #10551344, filed 2013-11, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024The 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…
- 10205099Nov 30, 2021The use of a faulty tool in engine assembly has led to isolated cases of damage to the spark plugs.
- 10201169Jul 1, 2021Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently…
- 10182619Oct 1, 2020Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has…
- 10026041Aug 17, 2007Bmw: ews fault display in the instrument cluster. Motorcycle does not start. Ews intermittently or permanently displayed in the instrument cluster.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW F 800 ST
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW F 800 ST
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.
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