2008 BMW F 800 ST Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,870miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 BMW F 800 ST, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,870 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.
“The rear wheel bearings failed, and produced excessive rear wheel wobble. I detected the problem and took it to the dealer - north tx house of motorcycles in hurst tx. They said the bearings, shaft, brake pads and other associated parts need replaced for a cost of usd1,832. Had the mechanism been designed properly, it would not have failed. I ride the bike carefully with no excessive speed or stunts, so the failure should not have happened. I could have had a really bad accident due to the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10552583, filed 2013-11, 31,740 miles“The rear wheel bearing on the 2006-2009 f8000st is a known failure item. Bmwna issued a recall. See: 13v549. Unfortunately, the recall does not contain the problem. The recall requires Bmw to inspect the drive axle and if the vehicle doesn't exhibit any symptoms, the recall is marked as complete. This is a single inspection. If the bike has 8 miles on it when the inspection is performed and no issue is found, the recall is marked as complete. If the bike has 100,000 miles on it, and no damage is found, the recall is marked complete. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210442, filed 2019-05, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10200257Jun 24, 2021The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
- 10147915Dec 1, 2015Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
- 10147911Dec 1, 2015Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 15% |
| 2007 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW F 800 ST
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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