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BMW F650 GS years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the BMW F650 GS since 2001, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 14 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
45
Recalls
9
Worst year
2001
Model years
2001-2012

BMW F650 GS years to avoid

No model year of the BMW F650 GS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW F650 GS years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW F650 GS complaints by model year

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

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How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW F650 GS problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    17
  • Engine
    9
  • Electrical
    8
  • Suspension
    6
  • Visibility
    4
  • Lights
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Brakes
    1

BMW F650 GS problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2012-2Electrical10
2011-3Transmission10
2010-3Engine30
2009-11Fuel system9,93540
2007-2Brakes20
2006-1Engine10
2005-2Electrical00
2003-3Electrical00
2002-4Suspension02
2001-14Fuel system14,00013

Recalls 9

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Questions about the BMW F650 GS

What years of the BMW F650 GS should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW F650 GS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW F650 GS?

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

What is the most common problem with the BMW F650 GS?

Fuel system, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by engine (9) and electrical (8).

How many recalls does the BMW F650 GS have?

9 recalls between 2001 and 2012. The 2008 model year has the most, with 6.

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