NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 BMW F 800 S Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 BMW F 800 S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 BMW F 800 S. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 BMW F 800 S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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.
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