2009 BMW F800 GS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,356miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 BMW F800 GS, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,356 miles.
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.
“The plastic fuel tank on this motorcycle is known to have a material or manufacturing defect in the form of a lateral crack all the way around the tank. The fuel tank is positioned directly over the exhaust system under the seat. I discovered this defect on my machine after smelling gas during a casual ride in my neighborhood. A quick search online for f800gs fuel tank crack immediately returned several discussions and owners' documentation of the exact same issue, including some discovered bikes still on the showroom floor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377487, filed 2020-12, 31,920 miles“I was traveling on the freeway at approximately 75 MPH when traffic started to slow down. As I rolled off the throttle to slow down the engine completely died. I had to coast through multiple lanes of high speed freeway traffic to get to the shoulder. I saw that no warning/ check engine lights had come on, the fuel gauge indicated that it had approximately 3/4 of a tank, the kill switch was in the run position, and the kick stand was securely up. While coasting to the shoulder I noticed that the tachometer showed about 1,000 RPM even though the clutch was in and the engine was completely dead. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596974, filed 2014-06, 9,712 miles“Throttle response is too sharp and takes you by surprise without warning during normal operation. This response can be rapid acceleration or deceleration when a deformity in the road is driven over. The rapid response is even more exacerbated at low speeds when trying to maneuver residential surface roads. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer with no known repairs. I have had a computer software upgrade to no avail. I have searched many adventure type forums where many people are having the same problems with no known repair from the factory. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410935, filed 2011-07, 600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151350May 1, 2016Coolant pump drain hose. Details The coolant pump is fitted with a radial shaft seal on the oil-side and on the coolant-side is a mechanical seal. Mechanical seals are reliable…
- 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…
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | 80% |
| 2009 | 4 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW F800 GS
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW F800 GS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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