2001 BMW F650GS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,261miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 BMW F650GS, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,261 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.
“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“I bought a Bmw motorcycle about 3 1/2 years ago. It has been nothing but trouble. It was recalled for faulty rear brake, several fuel injection software upgrages due to horrible stalling problems, and on the message board devoted to the Bmw 650 gs, I hear of a number of additional failings. Mine stalled since new, I've been through their softwar upgrades that sometimes made things better and sometimes not. Now it stalls very badly again, but is out of warranty so I would be forced to pay Bmw's outrageious shop rates to have the problem diagnosed and fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073256, filed 2004-05“Motorcycle stalls out when at intersections or when motor comes to an idle. When riding it backfires allot when accelerating or slowing down. Front rim buckeled where the rim is welded together front the welding process .heating and cooling of the rim caused this”
NHTSA complaint #750872, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 00V267000Sep 12, 2000Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This…Covers: BMW F650GS 2001, F650GS Dakar 2001
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…
- 10026845Jun 1, 2008Bmw motorcycle: replacement of fuel-pressure sensor. Check of position of protective film (f-800 gs only).
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 64% |
| 2001 | 5 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW F650GS
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW F650GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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