There are no safety recalls for the 2009 BMW F 650 GS US, but owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 BMW F 650 GS US problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 5
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,668 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2009 BMW F 650 GS US complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · at 23,200 miles · reported Aug 5, 2010
1. Headlight (Low or high beam) usage. 2. Using the lowbeam or high beam headlight over time causes the headlight reflector housing to overheat and lose its reflectiveness and turn black from being burnt. 3. The headlight unit will need to be replaced with a unit that is more resistant to heat. No repairs have yet been completed.
Electrical System · at 760 miles · reported May 27, 2010
Approximately 1 year and 6 months after purchase of a bmw f650gs motorcycle severe ignition failures occur on a routine basis rendering the motorcycle unusable. Problem developed on a major highway with trip computer reporting ignition malfunction due to unauthorized key in the ignition, after 40 minutes into a ride. Motorcycle will no longer start and trip computer will not display further information. Re-synchronizing the motorcycles anti-theft alarm allows the motorcycle clean operation for a further 10 minutes, and then results in the same aforementioned ignition problem. The ignition…
Power Train · at 1,500 miles · reported Apr 9, 2010
The contact owns a 2009 bmw f 650 gs motorcycle. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 MPH, he pulled the clutch and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was then restarted and was operating normal until he attempted to pull the clutch again. The vehicle stalled a second time. The failure happened once more when pulling the clutch. The dealer had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 2,750. Updated 05/18/10. Updated 01/20/11 the consumer stated on multiple occasions, the bike would stall while coming to a stop or starting from a…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 6,000 miles · reported Mar 3, 2010
The first time I rode my 2009 bmw f650gs motorcycle in the rain, the engine simply cut off while I was riding. Fortunately, I was on a side road and was able to pull over without incident. The bike restarted about 10 minutes later and I took it to the dealership the next day. They could not determine why it failed and suggested it may have been a loose battery cable. The bike has since sputtered in the rain, leading me to fear another engine cutoff while riding. There is an NHTSA campaign #09v499000 regarding this exact issue with my make and model but my dealer is not aware of it and the bmw…
Fuel System, Other · at 2,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2009
1. Riding motorcycle on clear warm day. 2009 bmwf650gs 2. After about 100 miles, and upon down-shifting the engine died. This leading to a potentially dangerous situation if in a turn or there is no safe area to pull over or on a multi-lane freeway. 3. I pulled over, turned the bike off and then on. The bike stalled about 5 more times in an hour, repeating the process, before I had it towed to a dealer. They added a gas cleaner (Assuming it had bad gas).
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 BMW F 650 GS US have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 BMW F 650 GS US as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 BMW F 650 GS US?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (8 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,668 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.