2008 BMW F 800 ST Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 BMW F 800 ST, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.
“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“Riding motorcycle in warm to hot weather. When cornering or downshifting for stop motorcycle surges like not taking fuel then stalls and won't immediately restart. Coasted to side of road when possible, after a minute, bike can restart and sometimes make a few more miles before it happens again. Able to limp bike home. Started around 5000 miles- bike to dealer once and wasn't fixed - back at dealer now, they suspect fuel pump, but it is unknown if this will fix problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10354976, filed 2010-09, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151350May 1, 2016Coolant pump drain hose. Details The coolant pump is fitted with a radial shaft seal on the oil-side and on the coolant-side is a mechanical seal. Mechanical seals are reliable…
- 10038217Mar 1, 2013Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10029705Mar 2, 2009Bmw motorcycle: when disengaged, e.g. When changing gear or rolling the vehicle to a stop, the engine may cut out; when idling, the engine runs on only one cyclinder. (e series…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW F 800 ST
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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