The 2007 BMW F800 St has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,408 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING08V3420002008-07-25428 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL…
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
SUSPENSION
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STRUCTURE
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw f800 st. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, he noticed a chirping sound coming from the rear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the rear wheel bearing would have to be replaced as well as the rear axle…”
“The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit developed a hairline crack. This crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. The motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes.…”
“The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit developed a hairline crack. This crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. The motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes.…”
“The plastic mounting plate holding the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit developed a hairline crack. This crack allowed fuel to escape from the tank uncontrolled, which could cause a fire. The motorcycle was parked in the garage, where a gas water heater nearby could have ignited the fumes.…”
“During commuting all lights off, no turn, no stop lights, the bmw canbus switch off computer, speedometr, tachometr and abs stop working. Battery supply/feed only engine, after few minutes engine stops. Burnt smoke and odor come from alternator. *tr”
“During use last weekend I noticed the drive belt riding abnormally on the rear drive pulley. I disassembled the rear drive on the motorcycle today and found the bearings and rear wheel support shaft in need of complete replacement. Investigation on the web readily reveals dozens of threads on this…”
“During use last weekend I noticed the drive belt riding abnormally on the rear drive pulley. I disassembled the rear drive on the motorcycle today and found the bearings and rear wheel support shaft in need of complete replacement. Investigation on the web readily reveals dozens of threads on this…”
“The rear wheel bearing seized causing a catastrophic wheel separation from the pulley and belt drive. I was told by bmw motorcycles of escondido, ca that the insides appeared to have "welded together" with the bearing and shaft "rusting together." I was told that this had never been an issue with…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW F800 St as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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