NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 BMW F800 GS Adventure Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 BMW F800 GS Adventure has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 BMW F800 GS Adventure. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 BMW F800 GS Adventure. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Accessory Turn Signals Non-Compliant/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17E052000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 9,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 0.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 25, 2017
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
Reflex Reflector Visibility Blocked/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #17V481000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 28, 2017 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 47,775 vehicles
Repair completion: 17.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified October 16, 2017 · Vehicles built October 1, 2013 – July 21, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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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