Bmw F 800 ST problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
13,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 17 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 5 | 29.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 29.4% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 17.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Wheels: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Power Train: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2010: 5; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2014: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10325748 · 2010-04-14 (April 14, 2010)
MY 2008 F800ST MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION WHICH HAS LED TO MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF CLOSE CALLS (ALMOST CRASHING). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 17,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10325748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10351416 · 2010-08-24 (August 24, 2010)
MY 2008 BMW F800ST HAD A PROBLEM WITH SHUTTING OFF DURING OPERATION. THE WOULD OCCUR IN WARM WEATHER AND WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS LESS THAN HALF FULL. THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD SHUT OFF AND STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY CORRECTED BY REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10351416 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10352995 · 2010-08-31 (August 31, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F 800 ST MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUOUSLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY BE CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352995 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11471115 · 2022-06-27 (June 27, 2022)
The contact owns a 2008 BMW F 800 ST. The contact stated that an abnormal sound was coming from the rear wheel bearing with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact took the motorcycle to Max BMW Motorcycles (845 Hoosick Rd, Troy, NY 12180) where he was informed that the wheel bearing might need to be replaced in the near future. The contact stated that the failure persisted and the motorcycle was taken to BMW Motorcycles of Miami (7501 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33166) where he was informed that the wheel bearing was operating as needed howev…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11471115 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10246104 · 2008-10-20 (October 20, 2008)
IN RUSH-HOUR TRAFFIC, (CLEAR WEATHER, 45 DEGREES, SUNNY, DRY) I WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND A DUMP TRUCK. HE STOPPED, AND I APPLIED MY MOTORCYCLE'S BRAKES. THEY GRABBED, AS THEY ALWAYS DO, BUT THEN RELEASED. I CONTINUED TO SQUEEZE THE BRAKES, HOPING THE ABS WOULD RE-APPLY, BUT IT NEVER DID. THE FRONT END OF MY BIKE SLID UNDER THE REAR OF THE DUMP TRUCK AT ABOUT 5MPH, DAMAGING THE WINDSCREEN, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, AND RIGHT MIRROR. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) IS NOT RELIABLE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11310014 · 2020-02-19 (February 19, 2020)
WHILE RIDING MY BMW F800ST ON A LONG ROAD TRIP, I NOTICED A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. MY DRIVE BELT ALSO SEEMED TO BE SHIFTING OUT FROM THE WHEEL. AT THE TIME I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS, BUT WHEN I RETURNED HOME FROM MY TRIP, I RESEARCHED TO FIND THERE WAS A REAR BEARING RECALL 13V-549 FOR 2007-2009 BMW F800ST. MY MECHANIC VERIFIED THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR WHEEL BEARING PREMATURELY WEARING OUT. I ONLY HAVE 22K MILES ON THIS MOTORCYCLE, SO IT'S OBVIOUSLY PREMATURE WEAR. THE BEARING COSTED ME $965 FROM BMW DEALER PLUS $480 L…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11310014 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 1