2003 Bmw F650 GS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
27,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 33.3% |
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 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Steering: 1; Suspension: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 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 (1). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10339245 · 2010-06-20 (June 20, 2010)
DURING NORMAL RIDING ON A VACATION TRIP I STOPPED TO REFUEL AND GAS WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND. AFTER REMOVING THE SEAT I FOUND WHAT IS LISTED BELOW. ABOUT ONE HALF GALLON OF GAS LEAKED ON THE GROUND BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO USE EPOXY PUTTY TO STOP THE LEAK. A HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP/FILTER ASSEMBLY "CAP" ON TOP OF THE TANK WHICH ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF THE TANK AND POOL UNDER THE SEAT CREATING A FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM REFERRED TO IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V236000 REGARDING THE CS MODEL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 27,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10339245 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10441682 · 2011-12-29 (December 29, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW F650 GS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP AT 65 MPH, THE REAR SUSPENSION MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE REAR WHEEL AND AN OIL LEAK. THE OIL LEAK CAUSED THE ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION AS WELL. THE CONTACT HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10441682 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10711815 · 2015-04-20 (April 20, 2015)
MOST WIRES OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH, INSIDE HARNESS TUBING, ARE EXPOSED & THE MAIN WIRE BROKE. THIS RESULTED IN COMPLETE VEHICLE STALL DURING TURNS. NO ABRASIONS OR SIGNS OF FATIGUE ON OUTSIDE HARNESS COVER. VERY UNSAFE FOR A MOTORCYCLE TO STALL WHILE CORNERING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 51,867 miles reported. Look up ODI 10711815 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.