The 2009 BMW F 650 GS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,194 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10V4960002010-10-181,780 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2008 THROUGH 2010 F 650 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2009. A WASHER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT DISC BRAKE FASTENERS' TORQUE. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME, A FASTENER OR MUTIPLE FASTENERS COULD BECOME LOOSE, ALLOWING THE BRAKE DISC TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
A LOOSE BRAKE DISC MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
POWER TRAIN10V2740002010-06-161,916 affected
Defect
BMW 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 CHAINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE BROKEN CHAIN BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE FRAME, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK UP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING09V4990002009-12-304,498 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009. DURING ENGINE OPERATION, A VACUUM IS CREATED IN ORDER TO DRAW FRESH AIR INTO THE CANISTER. THIS AIR THEN MIXES WITH THE FUEL VAPORS CAPTURED BY THE CANISTER, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY…
Consequence
WATER COULD FLOW INTO THE CANISTER CAUSING A STALLING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL HOSE AND ROUTE IT SUCH THAT THE PRESENT DEFECT IS PREVENTED. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Reflective coating on reflector of headlight assembly is peeling/flaking off exposing the black plastic underneath. This dramatically reduces the headlight's ability to illuminate the road ahead and results in a very unsafe riding situation after dark. *js”
“The motorcycle has extensive hairline cracks on the left & right side of the fuel tank. A highly reported issue on bmw forums. *tr”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“The motorcycle stalled several times sometimes at a standstill other times while moving. Then engine shuts down and then can be restarted a short time later. The most dangerous situation was a stall while moving at 35 miles a hour in heavy traffic. I was very concerned about being hit from behind.…”
“Bmw f650gs gas tank cracking on gas fill side. Wife and I each have f650gs 2009, both are splitting in the same spot, wife's is much worse. *tr”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE09051 Opened 2009-11-05 · closed 2010-01-04
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES MAY STALL WHEN WATER IS DRAWN INTO THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM THROUGH THE CHARCOAL CANISTER VENTILATION HOSE WITHIN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.BMW IS RECALLING THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES TO ADD A HOSE THAT WILL BE ROUTED DIFFERENTLY THAN THE EXISTING HOSE.IN ADDITION TO THE SUBJECT…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW F 650 GS as of
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