2013 Bmw F800 GT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
20,145 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine 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% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Visibility: 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 | 0 |
| 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: 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 (1). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10714561 · 2015-05-05 (May 5, 2015)
TODAY, 5/2/2015, IT WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES AMBIENT IN LOS ANGELES AND ELLEN AND I WENT ON A BREAKFAST RIDE INTO THE MOUNTAINS. TODAY, I TOOK A NON-CONTACT IR LASER TEMPERATURE GUN INFRARED DIGITAL THERMOMETER SIGHT HANDHELD. NOT A TRUE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT BUT GOOD ENOUGH TO TAKE SOME RELATIVE READINGS. AFTER RIDING FOR ABOUT 1.5 HOURS, WE PARKED AND TOOK MEASUREMENTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE MOTORCYCLE, EXAMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXPOSED PLASTIC AND THE EXPOSED FRAME IN THE AREA WHERE THE RIDERS LEGS WOULD BE WHEN RIDING. THE HIGHEST READI…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,980 miles reported. Look up ODI 10714561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11046752 · 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)
2013 BMW . CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL -481. *LAD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OR THAT THE RECALL DID NOT EXIST. THE CONSUMER WAS SEEKING CLARIFICATION. UPDATED 11/22/2017*JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11046752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11288560 · 2019-12-11 (December 11, 2019)
08/30/2013, 1ST OWNER REPLACED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, 3365 MILES. 01/05/2018 BIKE SHOWS RESERVE FUEL LIGHT, 4 MILES LATER STALLS, MIDDLE OF #2 LANE AT I-15/HWY 60 TRANSITION IN SOCAL. HEAVY TRAFFIC. SEMI TRUCKS COVERED ME PUSHING DEAD BIKE TO SAFETY LANE. ROLLED TO/REFUELED BIKE AT NEAREST GAS STATION, TOOK <1 GALLON, HAS 4 GALLON TANK. BIKE STARTS OK, THOUGHT I ACCIDENTALLY STALLED IT. 06/16/2018, 2000 MILE RIDE, BIKE LOST POWER. E/B I-15 IN AZ, VIRGIN RIVER GORGE. BIKE DIES IN PASSING LANE. ATTEMPT RESTARTS, WILD IDLE, BIKE STILL DIES. PULL INT…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,309 miles reported. Look up ODI 11288560 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V065000 · Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand | Electrical System
Reported: 2014-02-19 (February 19, 2014)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Consequence: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V481000 · Equipment
Reported: 2017-07-28 (July 28, 2017)
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗