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BMW F650gs Dakar years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the BMW F650gs Dakar since 2001, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2002 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
2
Worst year
2002
Model years
2001-2006

BMW F650gs Dakar years to avoid

No model year of the BMW F650gs Dakar stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW F650gs Dakar years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW F650gs Dakar 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

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Most common BMW F650gs Dakar problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

BMW F650gs Dakar problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-1Electrical10
2002-3Suspension02
2001-2Engine10

Recalls 2

See all 2 recalls for the BMW F650gs Dakar

Questions about the BMW F650gs Dakar

What years of the BMW F650gs Dakar should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW F650gs Dakar has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW F650gs Dakar?

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

What is the most common problem with the BMW F650gs Dakar?

Suspension, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the BMW F650gs Dakar have?

2 recalls between 2001 and 2006. The 2007 model year has the most, with 1.

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