NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 BMW F 800 GS Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 BMW F 800 GS has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "F800 GS".
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 BMW F 800 GS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 BMW F 800 GS owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW F 800 GS, describing incidents dated October 19, 2009.
Most-cited components
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10294865 · Filed
LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON MY 2008 BMW F800GS MOTORBIKE AT 13,800KM. ON INVESTIGATION THERE APPEARS TO BE A CRUSHING FORCE BY THE HUB ON THE BEARING WHICH CAUSED FAILURE. THE RIGHT BEARING IS STILL FINE. *TR
Reflex Reflector Visibility Blocked/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17V481000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 28, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 47,775 vehicles
Repair completion: 17.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified October 16, 2017 · Vehicles built September 27, 2007 – October 16, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DRIVE CHAIN CAN BREAK
NHTSA #10V274000 · Power Train · NHTSA notice
Reported June 16, 2010 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,916 vehicles
Owners notified August 30, 2010 · Vehicles built September 27, 2007 – March 30, 2009 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
CHARCOAL CANISTER VENTILATION HOSE
NHTSA #09V499000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported December 30, 2009 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,498 vehicles
Owners notified May 14, 2010 · Vehicles built January 1, 2008 – December 10, 2009 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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 COMBUSTED. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE VENTILATION HOSE, WATER NEAR THE END OF THE HOSE COULD BE DRAWN INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER.
Safety consequence
WATER COULD FLOW INTO THE CANISTER CAUSING A STALLING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS
NHTSA #08V692000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported December 29, 2008 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Potentially affected: 509 vehicles
Owners notified January 15, 2009 · Vehicles built September 27, 2007 – July 13, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW IS RECALLING 509 MY 2008 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES. THE TIGHTENING OF THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN VARIOUS LEVELS OF TORQUE BEING APPLIED.
Safety consequence
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FASTENERS TO WORK LOOSE FROM THE SPROCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL LOOSEN AND INSPECT THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS. THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WILL BE REPLACED. IN ALL CASES, THE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other BMW F 800 GS model years
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