2009 BMW F 800 GS Us Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 BMW F 800 GS Us. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Fuel tank on new (600 miles) bmw f800gs motorcycle has developed a six (6") crack. Separation is approx 1/16". Returned motorcycle to dealer where purchased and issue has not been rectified. *tr”
“Rear wheel bearing failed at 6000 miles. This could have led to catastrophic injury had I not found the problem during routine maintenance. Checking the wheel bearing is not routine at 6000 miles. *tr”
“Gas tanks has cracks on both sides. *tr”
“After reading about several failures of rear wheel bearings on f800gs motorcycles I chose to inspect the rear wheel bearings on my 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle. I discovered them to be worn and rough feeling with evidence of serious brinneling. The motorcycle has 8800 miles. Upon disassembly I found…”
“Failure of chain and rear wheel bearing at 7139 miles on a 8 month old bmw f800gs. Bike was taken into bmw dealer for new chain as old chain was losing 'o' rings rear wheel was removed and at my request bearings checked as I had heard of failures on from the internet. Rear bearing was found to be…”
“M / y 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle, build date 10/08. Rear wheel bearing failure noted during routine maintenance at approximately 5,500 miles. Catastrophic failure could result in rear tire locking up, causing severe injury or death. Bmw dealer is replacing parts under warranty. *tr”
“No specific identifiable event(s) leading to this failure. It may be related to defective part, manufacturing or improper factory installation. The left rear wheel bearing on my 2009 bmw f800gs motorcycle failed and was discovered at approximately 8800 miles. This matches approximately three dozen…”
“Rear wheel bearings failing with only 7600 miles. Bearings were checked due to multiple incidents and concerns on an internet forum. Wheel was taken to a wheel specialist who confirmed the worn bearings and had to rework the hub to allow the bearings to function properly so as not to wear out…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 BMW F 800 GS Us as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.