2003 BMW F650 CS Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 BMW F650 CS, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“I was on a motorcycle trip to banff, ab. About 50k north of crowsnest pass, ab on gravel highway 40 I had a bit of a wobble that moved me into the soft gravel shoulder. It was safer to ride into the ditch so that is what I did. Just after coming up on the other side of the ditch the front fork broke on a small bump launching me through the air, and toppling the bike behind me. I was probably going about 40mph at the time of the failure. I dislocated my shoulder and tore several tendons in the incident. The motorcycle is a Bmw f650 gs dakar. The failure is very similar to... …”
NHTSA complaint #10245369, filed 2008-10, 15,100 miles“I love my Bmw f650csa when it is working. Repeat the word : when! The 2003 model has had a serious brake fluid leak which caused a burning electrical smell while riding. It required the entire ABS brake system to be replaced as well as the wiring harness that it corroded. A second wiring harness in the front control panel had to be replaced when the blinkers stopped working. The factory battery has been replaced twice. The accessory audio pod had to be replaced when the lock barrel fell apart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073309, filed 2004-05Related recalls
- 02V190000Jul 23, 2002On certain motorcycles, due to a manufacturing defect, it is possible that the wheel could develop a crack. Over time, the crack could worsen to the point…Covers: BMW F650 CS 2003
- 02V191000Jul 23, 2002On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the hex nut that secures the wheel to the gearbox output shaft was tightened incorrectly during the vehicle…Covers: BMW F650 CS 2003
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW F650 CS
3 complaintsFuel system
3 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 28, 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