BMW F650GS Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the BMW F650GS (2001–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 14. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (12 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All F650GS model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Fuel system12 43%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)3 11%
• Suspension3 11%
• Body and structure2 7.1%
• Exterior lighting2 7.1%
• Engine cooling2 7.1%
• Engine2 7.1%
• Electrical system2 7.1%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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