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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2001 BMW F650GS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
21%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 BMW F650GS, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

“The two rearview mirrors continually moved and turned inward rendering them useless after reaching highway speeds. Appears to be a common problem with no indication of manufacturer correction. I have been told to return for a new pair if the problem re-occurs at my own loss of time and in-convenience. Condition presented a dangerous situation one day while riding in heavy wind and I had to constantly watch over my shoulder where traffic was during this difficult condition.”

NHTSA complaint #762573, filed 2002-06

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001321%

Other parts of the 2001 BMW F650GS

Fuel system
5 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Vehicle 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 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