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BMW F650GSModel year report

2009 BMW F650GS Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,935miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW F650GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW F650GS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by engine (2) and exterior lighting (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,935 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins 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: “Smelling gas behind me when I ride. I have a Bmw F650GS with under seat tank - I noticed both ride and left side of the sides of the tank are cracking. Tank seems to be plastic and there is a u shaped cut that runs down both sides. There seems to be a split or crack that is over seven inches on both sides. I am hoping there is nothing dangerous about these cracks?”

NHTSA complaint #10347163, filed 2010-08, 9,935 miles

Engine: “I was traveling on interstate 95 south in maryland near columbia doing approximately 65 MPH and had to slow for traffic ahead. I slowed to 50 MPH and disengaged the clutch to shift gears and the engine stalled. I was not initially aware that it had stalled due to the general traffic noise. When I engaged the clutch in the lower gear my rear tire skidded and I almost lost control of the bike. Then I realized the engine had stalled. I was able to roll start the bike by shifting to yet a lower gear and engaging the clutch rapidly but the engine stalled almost immediately again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10465604, filed 2012-07, 23,815 miles

Electrical system: “Engine stopped (but did not seize) and vehicle started rapid deceleration. The loss of power was instantaneous, but approximately 1 minute earlier the instrument display had gone blank. There were no prior indications of trouble. When power loss occurred, I pulled in the clutch and coasted to a stop at the side of the road. Subsequently testing showed that battery was discharged and loss of power was due to failure of charging system, specifically, failure of generator stator (generator in this vehicle uses permanent magnet rotor and wound stator).”

NHTSA complaint #10505122, filed 2013-03, 20,320 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,667 and 22,000 miles.

55%0–1036%10–259%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,935 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2010201120122013201432015
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 2009 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 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 2009 BMW F650GS have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2009 BMW F650GS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 BMW F650GS is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (64% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2009 BMW F650GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 BMW F650GS reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,935 miles and the middle half falls between 3,667 and 22,000 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.