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BMW F650GSModel year report

2001 BMW F650GS Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,000miles, 6 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 2001 BMW F650GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW F650GS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and visibility (3). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tank assembly and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation 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: “My wife's motorcycle, a Bmw F650GS seemed to be smelling of gasoline while running it. The leak was not evident in drips or a puddle so I began to investigate the bike while consequently doing other maintenance. I found a puddle of fuel under the seat, on top of the fuel sending unit area. Upon closer investigation I found a pin hole sized leak in the fuel tank itself, from which fuel was spraying in a stream. Investigating closer I found that there are minute cracks on the top of the same area, and fuel was coming up through them.”

NHTSA complaint #10236289, filed 2008-07, 44,261 miles

Suspension: “I was involved in a low speed <=45 MPH motorcycle crash with a medium sized dog (approx 50 lbs) back in the fall of 2005. I was riding a 2001 Bmw f650 when the dog ran out in front of me and I couldn't avoid hitting it. I approximate the speed of impact around 45 MPH. I subsequently lost control of the bike and slide along the pavement for approx 300 ft. The damage to the bike consisted of a broken front fork and bent front wheel rim. I had the bike repaired and insurance covered most of the damages to the bike. I did suffer a knee injury in the crash.”

NHTSA complaint #10280426, filed 2009-08, 40,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Both mirrors move at ball joint at highway speeds. The hotter the weather the more they move. This brings for dangerous riding when travelling with other cars because the mirrors move out of adjustment fast and you have to constantlly reajust them. I have had them replace under warranty and the replacement mirrors have the same problem. I have heard from numerouse other bikers with the same model bike that have had the same complaint.”

NHTSA complaint #761894, filed 2002-05

Body and structure: “2001 Bmw F650GS front fork failure - while riding on smooth asphalt my motorcycle suffered a catastrophic fork failure during deceleration - braking causing the axle to separate from the fork and causing a one vehicle collision riding it into the esplanade - where the axle retainer bolt secures the axle. Repairs completed - replace both upper fork tubes / right side lower and rebuild cost $800 cdn old lower - failure is available.”

NHTSA complaint #10285955, filed 2009-10, 14,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,400 and 40,000 miles.

33%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20012002320033200420082009
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

Recall details for the 2001 BMW F650GS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW F650GS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009119,9354———Not enough data
20011414,0001———Not enough data

All BMW F650GS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 BMW F650GS have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW F650GS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 BMW F650GS is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 2001 BMW F650GS 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 2001 BMW F650GS reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,400 and 40,000 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 28, 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.