Model year record

2007 BMW F 800 S recalls & problems

The 2007 BMW F 800 S has 3 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints11filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

WheelsNov 1, 2013

Wheels

Recall 13V5490002,608 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: Bearing and axle wear may affect handling and control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

SteeringJul 25, 2008

Steering

Recall 08V342000428 vehicles

Problem: BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Fuel system, gasolineJun 2, 2008

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 08V2410001,980 vehicles

Problem: BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine	4	1,140 mi
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump	3	14,230 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	9,946 mi
Power trainDriveline	1	—
Electrical system	1	—
Wheels	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2007 BMW F 800 S. The contact stated that while inspecting the motorcycle in the driveway, the contact became aware that fuel was leaking from the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Jul 6, 2025 · 59,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
FUEL LEAKING FROM AROUND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY RESULTED IN ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP MODULE BEING SOAKED IN FUEL WHICH CAUSED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSY AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO A RECALL AFFECTING 2005 - 2012 BMW BIKES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000. *TR
Jun 14, 2020 · 15,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
FUEL LEAKING FROM AROUND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. THIS APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO A RECALL AFFECTING 2005 - 2012 BMW BIKES. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V617000.
May 3, 2019 · 6,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
ON MARCH 11, 2017 MY MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE I WAS RIDING IN TRAFFIC AND NEVER WANTED TO START AGAIN. I PULLED OVER AND HAD TO GET THE BIKE TOWED ON A TRUCK BACK HOME. IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL UNIT HAD MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE POOLING OF FUEL AROUND IT. THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE DEVELOPED SOME CRACKS AND THUS ALLOWED THE FUEL TO LEAK THRU. CRACKS CAN BE SEEN IN THE ATTACHED PHOTOS 1, 2, 3, AND 4. THE LEAKING FUEL POOLED ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE AND ERODED THE EPOXY OR PLASTIC FILLING INSIDE THE ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT THUS CAUSED THE UNIT TO FAIL. THE FAILING ELECTRONIC UNIT CAN CAUSE A SPARK AND START A FIRE RIGHT AT THE FUEL TANK WHICH IS RIGHT BELOW…
Mar 11, 2017 · 9,946 miles
Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F800S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V549000 (WHEELS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS PER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT WARRANTED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO SIGN OF WEAR ON THE BEARING OR THE AXLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE IF THE BEARING OR AXLE WAS WORN AND WANTED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE BEARING AND AXLE AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSED TO REPLACE EITHER COMPONENT UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT…
Jun 16, 2014
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
AFTER REFUELING TO A FULL TANK, FUEL VISIBLE AT TOP OF FILLER NECK, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN HOME 1 MILE AND PARKED IN GARAGE. WENT TO START THE BIKE THE NEXT DAY AND THE BIKE WOULD NOT START. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE GARAGE. I TOOK THE SEAT OFF AND INSPECTED THE FUEL VENT HOSES AND CHARCOAL CANISTER. THERE WAS A VISIBLE PUDDLE OF FUEL ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP, COVERING ALL THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, AND ON THE FLOOR. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FIRE RISK SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONICS DUE TO FUEL FILLING THE FUEL TANK PUMP ELECTRONICS COMPARTMENT. I MADE SURE NOT TO FILL/OVERFILL THE TANK WITH FUEL AND THE BIKE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A FEW…
Jul 20, 2013 · 14,230 miles
Engine and engine cooling
THE MOTOR ON MY 2007 BMW F800S STARTED KNOCKING IN THE SPRING OF 2011. THIS IS APPROX 6 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I BROUGHT THE BIKE IN TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. THIS PROCESS WAS REPEATED TWO MORE TIMES. FINALLY THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER FOUND COMPLETE PISTON FAILURE (PISTON SLAP). THE PISTON SKIRT WAS GRINDING INTO THE CYLINDER WALL. BOTH THE PISTONS AND BARRELS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS MORE THAN THE VALUE OF THE BIKE. BASED ON VISUAL EVIDENCE OF THE DAMAGE I HAVE FOUND AT LEAST ONE ENGINEER THAT STATED IT CLEARLY STARTED HAPPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 16000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A…
Mar 15, 2011 · 13,000 miles
Electrical system
UPON DECELERATING AND ENGAGING THE CLUTCH AS IF TO STOP, THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY DIE. SEVERAL MINUTES AND MANY STARTING ATTEMPTS ARE GENERALLY REQUIRED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BEFORE IT WILL RUN AGAIN. NO OBVIOUS SERIES OF EVENTS FORECASTS THIS FAILURE. BUMP-STARTING THE ENGINE BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP HAS, ON ONE OCCASION, REFIRED THE ENGINE AND IT CONTINUED RUNNING. ON AT LEAST ONE OCCASION THIS ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DOWNSHIFTING ENTERING A HIGHWAY ONRAMP, AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE DIED, RESULTING IN A POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS LOSS OF POWER HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND THE DEALER HAS INVESTIGATED THE SITUATION AND DEALT WITH THE ISSUE UNDER…
Aug 7, 2010 · 500 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.