BMW F 800 STModel year report

2009 BMW F 800 ST Problems

Complaints: 6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 15,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW F 800 ST (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW F 800 ST. The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure (1) and wheels (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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

Fuel system: “Bmw f800st motorcycle fuel pump failures. Over heat and sudden failure of the fuel pump can result in death or serioues injury. Fuel pump overheats, shorts out and suddenly stops. Will begin working again once it has cooled down. Bmw north america knows about this and is doing nothing. I almost was killed - some one is going to die. Please force Bmw into a recall. I was in the hov lane on a 4 lane freeway in ca. Traffic was moderate to heavy. The motorcycle suddenly lost power and shut off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10417829, filed 2011-08, 5,049 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2009 Bmw F800 ST motorcycle. While the vehicle was at the dealer for service, the technician noticed drops of oil on the ground. The dealer diagnosed that the bolts holding the oil pan were failing and needed replacement. The contact was also notified by the dealer that there was a recall for that failure, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10917815, filed 2016-10, 32,000 miles

Wheels: “The contact owns a 2009 BMW F-800 ST. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. While driving the vehicle, the contact experienced loose handling and control of the motorcycle coming from the rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the ABS sensor on the rear wheel had been scraped by a timing ring. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V549000 (Wheels); which the contact linked to the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11648785, filed 2025-03, 40,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,049 and 32,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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

13V549000Nov 1, 2013
Wheels
Covers: BMW F 800 ST 2007–2009, F800 S 2007–2009
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.

Recall details for the 2009 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. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The 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. This document covers…
10205107Nov 30, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. By mistake, the incorrect bolts were fitted to secure the license plate bracket on a small group of motorcyles.
10205099Nov 30, 2021Electrical system. The use of a faulty tool in engine assembly has led to isolated cases of damage to the spark plugs.
10201169Jul 1, 2021Electrical system. Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being…
10200257Jun 24, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. The 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
10182619Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Discharged 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 led to increased…
10151350May 1, 2016Fuel system, Engine cooling. Coolant 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 an durable, yet for…
10147915Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
10147912Dec 1, 2015Equipment. Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.
10147911Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.

See all 11 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW F 800 ST

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2009	6	15,000	1	—	—	—	Not enough data
2008	13	17,700	2	—	—	—	Not enough data
2007	11	12,500	3	—	—	—	Not enough data

All BMW F 800 ST model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 BMW F 800 ST have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW F 800 ST as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW F 800 ST is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by body and structure with 1.

Has the 2009 BMW F 800 ST been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW F 800 ST reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,049 and 32,000 miles; 100% 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.