2009 BMW F800 GS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 BMW F800 GS, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,950 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“After 9000 miles the clutch on my 2009 f800gs suddenly started to slip on the freeway when downshifting and accelerating. There was no previous symptoms of any problems in the drive train/clutch apart that the adjustment of the clutch was to the last limit (all service done by Bmw dealer). Since then any acceleration makes the RPM jump 1000+ RPM before gradually coming down and actual acceleration occurring. This can be a safety problem as a loss of acceleration can lead to an accident or death on a motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #10320268, filed 2010-03, 8,950 milesRelated recalls
- 10V274000Jun 16, 2010Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 f650 gs and f 800 gs motorcycles manufactured from september 27, 2007 through march 30, 2009. The drive…Covers: BMW F800 GS 2008–2009, F650GS 2008–2009
- 09V088000Mar 18, 2009Bmw is recalling 754 my 2009 f800 gs vehicles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured according to specifications.Covers: BMW F800 GS 2009
Related service bulletins
- 10200257Jun 24, 2021The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
- 10149275May 1, 2017Frequent failure of the gear indicator and engine running issues after changing the final drive ratio (drive chain and sprockets) on K7X bikes with electronic throttle control.
- 10149274May 1, 2017Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10147915Dec 1, 2015Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
- 10147911Dec 1, 2015Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
- 10147995Jan 1, 2014Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW F800 GS
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
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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