BMW F800 S Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW F800 S (2007–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2007 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All F800 S model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11 | 11,473 | 3 | 18 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system6 46%
- Engine cooling4 31%
- Wheels1 7.7%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 7.7%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2007: “The motor on my 2007 Bmw f800s started knocking in the spring of 2011. This is approx 6 months after the warranty expired. I brought the bike in to the dealer. They told me it was fine. This process was repeated two more times. Finally the engine was removed and diagnosed. The dealer found complete piston failure (piston slap). The piston skirt was grinding into the cylinder wall. Both the pistons and barrels need to be replaced. The cost of the repair is more than the value of the bike. …”
NHTSA complaint #10443904, filed 2012-01, 13,000 milesOther BMW models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology