Model year guide

2009 BMW F 650

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 BMW F 650 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2009 BMW F 650 — representative photo
Representative photo

2009 BMW F 650 at a glance

Safety recalls4

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 BMW F 650 recalls 4

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #17V481000 · NHTSA lists this under F650 Gs · 28/07/2017

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 mo…

Fix: 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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc NHTSA Campaign #10V496000 · NHTSA lists this under F 650 Gs · 18/10/2010

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.

Fix: 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.

Power Train NHTSA Campaign #10V274000 · NHTSA lists this under F 650 Gs · 16/06/2010

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 F650 GS AND F 800 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2009. THE DRIVE CHAINS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, OVER TIME THE DRIVE CHAIN COULD BREAK.

Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #09V499000 · NHTSA lists this under F 650 Gs · 30/12/2009

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 VENTILATION HOSE, WATER NEAR THE END OF THE HOSE COULD BE DRAWN I…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 11

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 11.

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 “di…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System · Jan 2024

Discharged 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 importa…

Bulletin B611305 · Electrical System, Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Equipment · Oct 2020

Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.

Bulletin MC62332524 · Power Train · Dec 2015

Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card. In GARMIN Express the note appears that a maximum of 32 GB is possible.

Bulletin MC62133778 · Equipment · Dec 2015

Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.

Bulletin MC59759165 · Engine, Power Train · Dec 2015

BMW: CRANKCASE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS AND INFORMATION FOR ALL VEHICLES. *RM UPDATED ON 4/24/2013. *KB

Bulletin SIB-11-03-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2013

BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM

Bulletin SIB-63-02-01 · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2010

BMW 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…

Bulletin SIB-16-02-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2009

BMW MOTORCYCLE: THE COOLANT INLET HOSE IS NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE BMW SPECIFICATIONS. ENGINE OPERATION CAN CAUSE THE INLET HOSE TO WIDEN AND BECOME CORRESPONDINGLY SHORTER; OVERTIME THIS CONTRACTION IN LENGTH CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO WORK BACK OFF THE W…

Bulletin TSB-17-001-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2009

BMW MOTORCYCLE: UPDATE OF BMS KP SOFTWARE TO CIP 12.0 OR GREATER STATUS. NOTICED THAT SOME F650/F800 GS (K72) MOTORCYCLES COULD DISPLAY A TENDENCY TO STALL WHEN COASTING OR WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Bulletin TB-00-015-08 · Electrical System · Aug 2008

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the F 650 GS US. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2009 BMW F 650 vehicles on record

Other BMW F 650 model years

2009 BMW F 650 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 BMW F 650 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW F 650. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.