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BMW F 850 GS years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the BMW F 850 GS since 2019, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2023 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
2
Worst year
2023
Model years
2019-2023

BMW F 850 GS years to avoid

No model year of the BMW F 850 GS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW F 850 GS years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW F 850 GS complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201920212023

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Most common BMW F 850 GS problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Brakes
    1

BMW F 850 GS problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2023-2Brakes00
2021-100
2019-1Transmission10

Recalls 2

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Questions about the BMW F 850 GS

What years of the BMW F 850 GS should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW F 850 GS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW F 850 GS?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW F 850 GS?

Transmission, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (1) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the BMW F 850 GS have?

2 recalls between 2019 and 2023. The 2020 model year has the most, with 1.

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