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BMW F800 GS years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the BMW F800 GS since 2008, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2009 model year has 17 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
39
Recalls
8
Worst year
2009
Model years
2008-2015

BMW F800 GS years to avoid

No model year of the BMW F800 GS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW F800 GS years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW F800 GS complaints by model year

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

2008200920102012201320142015

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Most common BMW F800 GS problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    16
  • Electrical
    9
  • Engine
    5
  • Wheels
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Body
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1

BMW F800 GS problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-2Fuel system11
2014-1Tires10
2013-10Fuel system40030
2012-4Fuel system10
2010-4Electrical20
2009-17Electrical11,00040
2008-1Wheels40

Recalls 8

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Questions about the BMW F800 GS

What years of the BMW F800 GS should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW F800 GS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW F800 GS?

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

What is the most common problem with the BMW F800 GS?

Fuel system, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (9) and engine (5).

How many recalls does the BMW F800 GS have?

8 recalls between 2008 and 2015. The 2009 model year has the most, with 4.

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