NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 BMW F 800 S Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 BMW F 800 S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of October 21, 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 2008 BMW F 800 S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2008 BMW F 800 S owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 BMW F 800 S, describing incidents dated November 10, 2008 to May 7, 2012.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10520934 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. *TR
ODI #10250170 · Filed
LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BIKE AND BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE SPOKES OF THE FRONT WHEEL. WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE BIKE WENT DOWN WITH ME ON IT! *TR
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 October 21, 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.
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.
Other BMW F 800 S model years
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