Head lamp failed to light and head lamp housing reflective material evaporated. Head lamp connector housing is melted. Online reports indicated head lamp assemblies with manufacturer with logo 'cev' exhibit this problem. Newer assembly with manufacturer logo hella do not.
The worst 2010 BMW F800 GS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Lights2
- Transmission1
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- Electrical2
- Lights2
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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 mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V481000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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 into the charcoal canister.
- Risk
- Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 09V499000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 BMW F800 GS 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control...
- Vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket...
- The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- Frequent failure of the gear indicator and engine running issues after changing the final drive ratio...
- Coolant pump drain hose
- Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
- Map data should be stored on a 64 GB SD card
What 2010 BMW F800 GS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Headlight reflecting housing melted, decreasing ability to see at night.
I have a 2010 bmw f800gs with 40,000 miles. The alternator died far away from my house, about 1000 miles and included the need to cross the border. When the battery emptied the ABS light went on and soon after the dashboard turned off completely. Soon after the bike came to a halt.
Sudden loss of clutch control. Leads to loss of acceleration. Could result in fatality at higher speed. Dealer will not investigate cause.
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Is the 2010 BMW F800 GS reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2010 BMW F800 GS, close to a typical F800 GS model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW F800 GS?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is lights (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW F800 GS have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and engine and engine cooling.
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