2007 BMW F650 GS recalls and problems

The 2007 BMW F650 GS has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2007 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 10 F650 GS model years — 8th most.

2recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

550median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Steering

Aug 15, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V368000 · 425 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clamping blocks and the top fork bridge were not manufactured according to specifications. Consequently, the handlebars might not be held securely in position.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMPING BLOCKS AND THE TOP FORK BRIDGE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HANDLEBARS MIGHT NOT BE HELD SECURELY IN POSITION.

Risk: It is possible for the handlebars to move out of their correct position when the motorcycle is being maneuvered, or when it is being ridden, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HANDLEBARS TO MOVE OUT OF THEIR CORRECT POSITION WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING MANEUVERED, OR WHEN IT IS BEING RIDDEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the top fork bridge and both clamping blocks on these motorcycles free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2007. Owners May contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Customers May also 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.

Structure

Apr 3, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V151000 · 305 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2007 vs. other BMW F650 GS years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 BMW F650 GS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2007 BMW F650 GS, the latest from Aug 15, 2007 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 BMW F650 GS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.