2010 BMW F650 GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2010 BMW F650 GS. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
BMW IS recalling certain 2008 through 2010 f 650 GS motorcycles manufactured from january 11, 2008, through december 8, 2009. a washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. as a result, over time, a fastener or mutiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loose brake disc may interfere with proper braking performance and may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 13, 2011. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW IS recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 F650 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured between january 2008 and december 2009. during engine operation, a vacuum IS created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. this air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and IS subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect IS prevented. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 13, 2010. owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Three incidents on the same day within 35 miles. The ambient air temperature was 95 degrees for the first incident, and in the mid- 80S (while gradually rising in altitude on a mountain road) for the 2ND and 3RD. the gas tank was half empty-about 2 gallons remaining: 1ST incident) rode three…
Three incidents on the same day within 35 miles. The ambient air temperature was 95 degrees for the first incident, and in the mid- 80S (while gradually rising in altitude on a mountain road) for the 2ND and 3RD. the gas tank was half empty-about 2 gallons remaining: 1ST incident) rode three miles on a flat, paved road. Stopped and turned off ignition to disable ABS at start of dirt road. BMW would not restart for about 10 minutes. 2ND & 3RD incidents) 10 miles later while riding in 2ND or 3RD gear in the range of 20 - 30 mph, the BMW lost all power and the engine stopped. I was able to restart BMW after several minutes each time. this IS a safety issue: had the engine stopped while turning a corner at a busy intersection in a city, the motorcycle could fall over without power. Also, without power, a rider might not be able to safely maneuver away from traffic. this issue has been well reported on BMW owner and rider forums in the u.s., in the u.k. And in australia. BMW dealers have seen customer complaints, yet the dealers and the manufacturer, BMW through its regional and national managers, deny knowledge of the problem. reported fixes have involved fuel pump replacement and electronic fuel re-mapping at customer cost. this IS a safety issue and should be a required manufacturer re-call, regardless of warranty date. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW F650 GS motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa recall campaign ID number: 09v499000 (engine and engine cooling) but did not correct the failure. After repairs, the vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW F650 GS motorcycle. The contact stated the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa recall campaign ID number: 09v499000 (engine and engine cooling) but did not correct the failure. After repairs, the vehicle stalled without warning while traveling at 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in canada where the hoses were re-routed. The failure did not recur. the manufacturer would not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 10,600.
- Engine and engine cooling
TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW r1200rt motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact would shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle would resume normal operation. The dealer advised there was a defective cam gear in his year…
TL* the contact owns a 2010 BMW r1200rt motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact would shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle would resume normal operation. The dealer advised there was a defective cam gear in his year, make and model and the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The dealer advised the tool needed to make the repair to the vehicle was not available yet was expecting it to arrive within two weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 700.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10211897The motorcycle will not start. The vehicle battery is empty even though the battery charger was permanently connected to the 12V power socket.
- 10205109Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
- 10201169Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)Headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
- 10200262The wiring harness of the F 650 GS and F 650 GS Dakar (R13) models is routed along the right-hand top rail of the frame. Weld spatter on the frame and/or adverse routing in the vicinity of the banjo bolt of the hydraulic spring base adjuster can result in the chafing of the wiring harness.
- 10200257The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
- 10193504Leaks have been reported in fork legs. The cause is reported be from oil lubricating film with accompanying dirt/grease ring is incorrectly interpreted to be a leaking fork leg. Investigations have shown that the part is not defective.
- 10182619Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle "discharged battery" complaints. In order to properly repair the vehicle the first time in the workshop, it is very important that the diagnostic test plans are performed to completion, with all results taken into consideration. Without performing the energy diagnosis test plan, the root cause of the discharged battery cannot be identified. This increases the chances of a repeat repair.
- 10149510Oil leaking from around the oil sump gasket.
- 10147995Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
- 10147915Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
- 10147911Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
- 10055281BMW motorcycle: voluntary inspection that affects fuel pump unit of some motorcycles, due to an error at production, and a possibility the non pressurized fuel return port IS blocked and shows no abnormalities in performance. Model f 650 gs/dakar (R13).
- 10040845BMW: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly. Updated 7/09/13. Updated 9/25/15.
- 10038217BMW: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. Updated on 4/24/2013.
- 10037025BMW: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10034678BMW motorcycle: replacing air filter element. On account of a fault in the production process, there IS a possibility of cracks forming in the seals of the air filter elements. This fault IS limited to air filter elements produced from 2/09 up to and including 11/09. Models f 650 GS (K72, 0228), f 800 GS (K72, 0229). No model years are listed.
- 10033130BMW vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it IS necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as well. In some cases, epc does not show that the repair kit IS available separately in the illustration, but it IS available in the parts description. All models. No model years listed.
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