NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 BMW F 800 S Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 BMW F 800 S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints 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 S".

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 BMW F 800 S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 BMW F 800 S owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 BMW F 800 S, describing incidents dated August 8, 2009 to July 6, 2025.

Most-cited components

Engine 3 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11672364 · Filed July 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2007 BMW F 800 S. The contact stated that while inspecting the motorcycle in the driveway, the contact became aware that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI #11331636 · Filed June 29, 2020
FUEL LEAKING FROM AROUND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY RESULTED IN ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP MODULE BEING SOAKED IN FUEL WHICH CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSY AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO A RECALL AFFECTING 2005 - 2012 BMW BIKES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000. *TR
ODI #10443904 · Filed January 16, 2012
THE MOTOR ON MY 2007 BMW F800S STARTED KNOCKING IN THE SPRING OF 2011. THIS IS APPROX 6 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I BROUGHT THE BIKE IN TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. THIS PROCESS WAS REPEATED TWO MORE TIMES. FINALLY THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER FOUND COMPLETE…

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Rear Wheel Bearing Wear

NHTSA #13V549000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice

Reported November 1, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 2,608 vehicles

Repair completion: 46.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 10, 2014 · Vehicles built August 1, 2006 – January 31, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.

Safety consequence

Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearing, and if necessary, replace the bearing and rear axle, at no charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

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.

STEERING DAMPER HOUSING/MULLER PRAZISION

NHTSA #08V342000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported July 25, 2008 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 428 vehicles

Owners notified September 1, 2008 · Vehicles built March 28, 2007 – May 3, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE ROUTING

NHTSA #08V241000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2008 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,980 vehicles

Owners notified August 1, 2008 · Vehicles built August 3, 2006 – August 22, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 BMW F 800 S. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BMW F 800 S.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11672364

Incident: July 6, 2025 · Filed: July 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2007 BMW F 800 S. The contact stated that while inspecting the motorcycle in the driveway, the contact became aware that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11331636

Incident: June 14, 2020 · Filed: June 29, 2020

FUEL LEAKING FROM AROUND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY RESULTED IN ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP MODULE BEING SOAKED IN FUEL WHICH CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSY AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO A RECALL AFFECTING 2005 - 2012 BMW BIKES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10443904

Incident: March 15, 2011 · Filed: January 16, 2012

THE MOTOR ON MY 2007 BMW F800S STARTED KNOCKING IN THE SPRING OF 2011. THIS IS APPROX 6 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I BROUGHT THE BIKE IN TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. THIS PROCESS WAS REPEATED TWO MORE TIMES. FINALLY THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER FOUND COMPLETE PISTON FAILURE (PISTON SLAP). THE PISTON SKIRT WAS GRINDING INTO THE CYLINDER WALL. BOTH THE PISTONS AND BARRELS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS MORE THAN THE VALUE OF THE BIKE. BASED ON VISUAL EVIDENCE OF THE DAMAGE I HAVE FOUND AT LEAST ONE ENGINEER THAT STATED IT CLEARLY STARTED HAPPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 16000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. I HAVE FOUND DOZENS OF OTHERS THAT OWN THE SAME VEHICLE AND MODEL YEAR THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME FAILURE. I FEEL BMW IS TRYING TO AVOID DOING THE CORRECT THING BY NOT RECALLING THE ENGINE PARTS. BMW TOLD ME THE BIKE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10369159

Incident: December 2, 2010 · Filed: December 4, 2010

I AM WRITING YOU TO PLEASE URGE INVESTIGATION OF ALL BMW F800S AND F800ST MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING A PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2007 F800S FOR THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE OF 2009. SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE, MY REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED CAUSING A SEVERE WOBBLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BEARING AND ECCENTRIC AXLE WHICH THEY SAY WAS "IMPROVED" WITH A HARDER STEEL IN THE AXLE. FAST FORWARD JUST OVER A YEAR LATER (12/2/10) MY REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE SAME EXACT DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT MADE ANY OTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DESIGN SINCE MY LAST TIME THERE. THERE ARE COUNTLESS OF DOCUMENTS THAT SHOW THESE ARE FAILING FOR RIDERS ALL AROUND THE U.S. WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES AND BMW CLEARLY STATES THAT IT IS NOT A DESIGN FLAW ON THEIR PART AND HAS BEEN REFUSING ANY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM TO ITS OWNERS. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10366764

Incident: September 11, 2010 · Filed: November 18, 2010

BMW MOTORCYCLE: ENGINE STALLING, DYING, AT IDLE OR DURING SLOW GEAR CHANGE, DOWNSHIFT, AFTER ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP, ONGOING PROBLEM EVEN AFTER DEALER TRIED TO FIX. SEVERAL SIMILAR REPORTS ON BMW RIDERS FORUM. CAUSES UNSAFE OPERATION IF STALLING ON TURN, OR AT INTERSECTION. HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID CRASH AND GET OFF HIGHWAY SO FAR. CONTINUES TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. NO APPARENT RHYME OR REASON, BUT ALWAYS AFTER BIKE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, FULLY WARMED UP. WILL ALWAYS RE-START BUT WILL DIE AGAIN OF NOT HELD ABOVE IDLE. VERY TRICKY AFTER STOP AT INTERSECTION OR ON A TURN. DEALER HAS TRIED REPLACING BREATHER HOSES AND UPDATING PROGRAMMING. DID NOT REPLACE FUEL PUMP, WHICH SOME PEOPLE ON WEB HAVE RECOMMENDED. PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED, HAPPENS EVERY TIME MOTORCYCLE IS OPERATED 20+ MINUTES. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10279807

Incident: August 8, 2009 · Filed: August 9, 2009

SPORADIC ENGINE STALL WHILE DOWNSHIFTING AT BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. COMMON COMPLAINT, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. ENGINE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION, COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR

Other BMW F 800 S model years

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