NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 BMW F 800 ST Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 BMW F 800 ST has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 BMW F 800 ST. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2009 BMW F 800 ST owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 BMW F 800 ST, describing incidents dated April 15, 2010 to October 1, 2024.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Structure 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11648785 · Filed March 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2009 BMW F-800 ST. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. While driving the vehicle, the contact experienced loose handling and control of the motorcycle coming from the rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
ODI #10917815 · Filed October 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F800 ST MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED DROPS OF OIL ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE OIL PAN WERE FAILING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE…
ODI #10458189 · Filed May 12, 2012
VEHICLE STALLS AFTER RIDING IN TEMPS ABOVE 95 DEGREES AND WITH TANK LESS THAN HALF FULL. VERY DANGEROUS!!!! NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED ON 5/10/2012. WILL ADVISE IF PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR

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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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2009 BMW F 800 ST. 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 2009 BMW F 800 ST.

Wheels

ODI #11648785

Incident: October 1, 2024 · Filed: March 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2009 BMW F-800 ST. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. While driving the vehicle, the contact experienced loose handling and control of the motorcycle coming from the rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the ABS sensor on the rear wheel had been scraped by a timing ring. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V549000 (Wheels); which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Structure

ODI #10917815

Incident: October 20, 2016 · Filed: October 21, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F800 ST MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED DROPS OF OIL ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE OIL PAN WERE FAILING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT FAILURE, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10458189

Incident: May 1, 2010 · Filed: May 12, 2012

VEHICLE STALLS AFTER RIDING IN TEMPS ABOVE 95 DEGREES AND WITH TANK LESS THAN HALF FULL. VERY DANGEROUS!!!! NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED ON 5/10/2012. WILL ADVISE IF PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10449890

Incident: May 15, 2011 · Filed: February 29, 2012

CPSC#I1220183A. BMW MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER STATED HER BIKE STALLED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE FUEL PUMP SEIZED DO TO EXCESS HEAT ALMOST KILLING HER. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED BMW REPAIRED THE BIKE, WITH THE SAME FAULTY PART. *JB

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10417829

Incident: July 3, 2011 · Filed: August 7, 2011

BMW F800ST MOTORCYCLE FUEL PUMP FAILURES. OVER HEAT AND SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUES INJURY. FUEL PUMP OVERHEATS, SHORTS OUT AND SUDDENLY STOPS. WILL BEGIN WORKING AGAIN ONCE IT HAS COOLED DOWN. BMW NORTH AMERICA KNOWS ABOUT THIS AND IS DOING NOTHING. I ALMOST WAS KILLED - SOME ONE IS GOING TO DIE. PLEASE FORCE BMW INTO A RECALL. I WAS IN THE HOV LANE ON A 4 LANE FREEWAY IN CA. TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE TO HEAVY. THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH ANS ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCE AS IT WAS LOOSING SPEED AND FOLLOWING TRAFFIC WAS CLOSING ON THE TAIL. BIKE RESTART FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DIED AGAIN. I PUT ON FLASHERS AND ATTEMPTED TO STRUGGLE THRU 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC LOOSING SPEED RAPIDLY AS TRAFFIC SURVED AROUND ME NEALY COLLIDING WITH ME AS THE BIKE LOST SPEED RAPIDLY ON THE 2-3% UP-HILL INCLINE. I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND SAT IN THE HEAT (105 DEGF) ATTEMPTING TO RESTART THE BIKE. AFTER 15 MINUTES THE BIKE RESTARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO LIMP IT 3 MILES TO AN OFF RAMP. THE BIKE QUITE AGAIN ON THE OFF RAMP AND I WAS ALMOST RAN OVER BY A SEMI TRUCK EXITING THE FREEWAY DUE TO THERE BEING A 6 INCH SHOULDER ON THE OFF RAMP. ONCE I LIMPED IT TO FUEL STATION I CALLED THE BMW DEALERSHIP IN TUCSON - BEFORE I COMPLETED THE DISCRIPTION OF THE ISSUES THEY INDICATED THEY KNEW ALL ABOUT IT AND WANT THE CAUSE WAS. THEY INDICATED BMW KNOWS ABOUT IT. IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH AND BMW HAS DONE NOTHING- SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE. A 4 HOUR RIDE TOOK ALMOST 9 HOURS IN SCORCHING HEAT TO LIMP THE BIKE 250 MILES HOME WITH THE FUEL PUMP STOPPING 28 TIMES. BMW IS DOING NOTHING - LIKE THEY ALWAYS DO. *TT

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10416848

Incident: April 15, 2010 · Filed: August 3, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F 800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BY REPLACING THE FUEL INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE DEALER ALSO FOUND A LOOSE WIRE CONNECTED TO THE COIL SPRING. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800.

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