The 2013 BMW F800 GS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 53,098 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT17V4810002017-07-2847,775 affected
Defect
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the…
Consequence
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being…
Consequence
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
STRUCTURE13V2790002013-06-28870 affected
Defect
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.
Consequence
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Bmw has made a defective gas tank for this motorcycle. It cracks frequently. Though they warranty the tank, it is a safety issue. I am on my third tank. Secondly, the rear brake continues to lock up for no reason. I have had it with three mechanics in a year and no one can fix. It locked up today…”
“Bmw has made a defective gas tank for this motorcycle. It cracks frequently. Though they warranty the tank, it is a safety issue. I am on my third tank. Secondly, the rear brake continues to lock up for no reason. I have had it with three mechanics in a year and no one can fix. It locked up today…”
“Upon inspection I saw the gap around the fuel tank was cracked. No movement during inspection”
“Motorcycle fuel tank has severe cracks on both sides, it appears that its a design flaw, bmw motorad of north america has known about this issue for at least 5 years, tanks have been replaced under the 3 year bmw warranty, however the problem appears not be going away and the new parts crack only…”
“Vehicle gas tank has cracked on two separate occasions after being replaced. Split occurs underneath seat of motorcycle. *tr”
“The gas tank cover is stressed cracked on both sides on the rear tail fairing section. It is a black molded plastic. I noticed it while washing my bike. My bike is 1 month old with only 68 miles on it. *tr”
“The gas tank cover is stressed cracked on both sides on the rear tail fairing section. It is a black molded plastic. I noticed it while washing my bike. My bike is 1 month old with only 68 miles on it. *tr”
“While riding along a busy highway (522) in rush hour traffic the engine uncontrollably and repeatedly died. This has happened multiple times throughout a brief ownership and has been reported to the bmw dealer without resolve or acceptance of an issue. The motorcycle has died while in traffic…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 BMW F800 GS as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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