2003 BMW F650 CS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW F650 CS, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,800 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“A hairline crack in the fuel pump/filter assembly cap on top of the tank which allows fuel to leak out of the tank and pool under the seat creating a fire/explosion hazard. This is the same problem referred to in NHTSA campaign id number : 04v236000 regarding the cs model. Parts are available, but dealer will only perform at owners cost because there was no recall issued specifically for the gs model.”
NHTSA complaint #10159252, filed 2006-06, 17,100 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw F650 CS motorcycle. The contact stated that the battery was replaced and the RPM reading became erratic and inconsistent with the throttle position. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 04v236000 (fuel system, gasoline) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10536447, filed 2013-08, 4,500 miles“While driving or parked, the consumer noticed gas fumes. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. A technician inspected the vehicle and noticed that the gas tank had cracks. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10074376, filed 2004-05Related recalls
- 04V236000May 19, 2004On certain motorcycles, the plastic fuel pump flange could come into contact with a sufficient amount of acid or chemical compounds containing acidic…Covers: BMW F650 CS 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
- 10030825Nov 1, 2007Bmw motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. Bmw motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW F650 CS
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW F650 CS
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology