NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 BMW F650 GS Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 BMW F650 GS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 BMW F650 GS. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 BMW F650 GS owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 BMW F650 GS, describing incidents dated May 7, 2020.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11324634 · Filed May 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW F 650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE OIL TANK DOWN UNTO THE EXHAUST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE MAY START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF…

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SIDE STAND/FRAME BOTTOM SECTION

NHTSA #07V151000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported April 3, 2007 · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Potentially affected: 305 vehicles

Owners notified June 1, 2007 · Vehicles built June 23, 2006 – August 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SIDE STAND AND THE FRAME BOTTOM SECTION WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE LOAD-BEARING CAPABILITY OF THE SIDE STAND IS AFFECTED. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE STAND COULD FAIL.

Safety consequence

IF THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD FALL TO THE GROUND AND INJURE A PERSON SITTING ON THE MOTORCYCLE OR A PERSON NEARBY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FRAME BOTTOM SECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

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 2006 BMW F650 GS. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BMW F650 GS.

Engine

ODI #11324634

Fire

Incident: May 7, 2020 · Filed: May 15, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW F 650. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE OIL TANK DOWN UNTO THE EXHAUST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE MAY START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000. *LN CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE OIL WOULD DRIP ON THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST.*JB

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