Bmw F800 ST problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
16,827 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 14 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 28.6% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 21.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Electrical System: 3; Power Train: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Structure: 2; Suspension: 2; Wheels: 2; Service Brakes: 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 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (9). 0 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 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 4; 2013: 3; 2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 10231688 · 2008-06-20 (June 20, 2008)
WHEN BRAKING OVER ROUGH SURFACES THE ABS RELEASES ALL FRONT BRAKE PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A NO BRAKES SITUATION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10231688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10464230 · 2012-07-05 (July 5, 2012)
DURING COMMUTING ALL LIGHTS OFF, NO TURN, NO STOP LIGHTS, THE BMW CANBUS SWITCH OFF COMPUTER, SPEEDOMETR, TACHOMETR AND ABS STOP WORKING. BATTERY SUPPLY/FEED ONLY ENGINE, AFTER FEW MINUTES ENGINE STOPS. BURNT SMOKE AND ODOR COME FROM ALTERNATOR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10464230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10341367 · 2010-07-04 (July 4, 2010)
MY 2007 BMW F800ST MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE IS CUTTING OUT WHILE THE BIKE IS IN MOTION. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 5MPH AND AS GREAT AS 60MPH. THE PROBLEM GENERALLY OCCURS WHEN DOWN SHIFTING OR COMPLETELY CLOSING THE THROTTLE AFTER THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS AT TEMPERATURE AND HAS BEEN RIDDEN AT HIGH THROTTLE SETTINGS. I GENERALLY BEGIN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS AFTER RIDING BETWEEN 50-85 MILES. THEN MY ENGINE WILL STALL UNPREDICTABLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME I RIDE THAT DAY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS WHEN APPROACHING CORNERS, …
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10341367 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10347520 · 2010-08-05 (August 5, 2010)
BMW F800ST COMING OFF ROAD SPEED LIMIT 65 MPH DOWN RAMP SLOW DOWN TO 30 MPH BIKE STALLS RESTART 3 TIME STALL EACH TIME PARK BIKE OK AFTER 10 MIN. HAPPENS AGAIN NEXT DAY GOING AROUND TURN STALL REPEATEDLY UNIT BIKE IS PARK THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED ON BY OTHERS YET NO RECALL DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO GET KILLED FIRST LIKE ME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10347520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10551344 · 2013-11-07 (November 7, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW MOTORCYCLE MODEL F800ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE ENGINE AS A GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AS THE STARTER SIGNAL, WHICH DESTROYED THE GENERATOR, THE BATTERY AND BURNED THE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. ...UPDATED 01/14/14 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10551344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470251 · 2012-08-11 (August 11, 2012)
THE PLASTIC MOUNTING PLATE HOLDING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK. THIS CRACK ALLOWED FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE TANK UNCONTROLLED, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHERE A GAS WATER HEATER NEARBY COULD HAVE IGNITED THE FUMES. THIS CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY CONTACT OR PRESSURE FROM ANY OTHER COMPONENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AS IT IS PROTECTED BENEATH THE SEAT AND A SUBSTANTIAL RECESS IN THE FUEL TANK. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADMITTED THAT THEY REPLACE AS MANY AS TWO OF THESE CRACK…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10458189 · 2012-05-12 (May 12, 2012)
VEHICLE STALLS AFTER RIDING IN TEMPS ABOVE 95 DEGREES AND WITH TANK LESS THAN HALF FULL. VERY DANGEROUS!!!! NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED ON 5/10/2012. WILL ADVISE IF PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10458189 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 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
2007: 2; 2008: 0; 2009: 0; 2010: 0