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2007 Bmw F800 ST: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

8 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

10,750 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 8 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Engine operation	2	25.0%
Braking behavior	2	25.0%
Transmission and shifting	1	12.5%
Electrical and battery issues	1	12.5%
Fuel system concerns	1	12.5%

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.

Electrical System

Fuel System, Gasoline

Suspension

Fuel/Propulsion System

Power Train

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Structure

Wheels

Electrical System: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Suspension: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Structure: 1; Wheels: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 7; 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 (7). 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.

2008

2010

2011

2012

2013

2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2013: 1

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 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 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 10424567 · 2011-09-10 (September 10, 2011)

THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE PULLEY AND BELT DRIVE. I WAS TOLD BY BMW MOTORCYCLES OF ESCONDIDO, CA THAT THE INSIDES APPEARED TO HAVE "WELDED TOGETHER" WITH THE BEARING AND SHAFT "RUSTING TOGETHER." I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAD NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER BIKES THAT THEY HAVE SEEN. HOWEVER, NUMEROUS ONLINE FORUMS INDICATE THAT THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 29,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424567 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10460089 · 2012-05-30 (May 30, 2012)

DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SEARCH USING "BMW F800 BEARING FAILURE" AND PRIMARY RESULTS ENCOUNTERED WILL BE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS - SEVERAL PAGES OF THEM. THE REAR SUPPORT A…

Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10460089 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 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 10503405 · 2013-03-18 (March 18, 2013)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE NOTICED A CHIRPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE REAR AXLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO THE REAR BEARING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503405 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.

08V241000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2008-06-02 (June 2, 2008)

BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

08V342000 · Steering

Reported: 2008-07-25 (July 25, 2008)

BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

8 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

100.0%Usable mileage8 / 8 records

100.0%Valid incident date8 / 8 records

100.0%Valid filing date8 / 8 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates8 / 8 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2007	2008	2009	2010
Electrical System	225.0% ODI 10464230 · 9,500 mi 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 Look up ODI 10464230 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 10551344 · 28,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10551344 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	112.5% ODI 10460089 · 16,000 mi DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SEARCH USING "BMW F800 BEARING FAILURE" AND PRIMARY RESULTS ENCOUNTERED WILL BE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS - SEVERAL PAGES OF THEM. THE REAR SUPPORT A… Look up ODI 10460089 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 10552583 · 31,740 mi THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, AND PRODUCED EXCESSIVE REAR WHEEL WOBBLE. I DETECTED THE PROBLEM AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER - NORTH TX HOUSE OF MOTORCYCLES IN HURST TX. THEY SAID THE BEARINGS, SHAFT, BRAKE PADS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS NEED REPLACED FOR A COST OF USD1,832. HAD THE MECHANISM BEEN DESIGNED PROPERLY, IT WOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. I RIDE THE BIKE CAREFULLY WITH NO EXCESSIVE SPEED OR STUNTS, SO THE FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I COULD HAVE HAD A REALLY BAD ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAILURE. *TR Look up ODI 10552583 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10643141 · 17,654 mi I HAD JUST PAID MY TOLL AT THE MACKINAC BRIDGE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN WHEN, WITH NO WARNING, I FELT SOMETHING HIT MY FOOT AND I LOST POWER TO THE REAR WHEEL. I PULLED OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE BRIDGE APPROACH AND DISCOVERED THAT MY FRONT DRIVE PULLEY HAD COME OFF. THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE PULLEY HAD SIMPLY BACKED OUT. THE PULLEY AND BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY HAD NOT BEEN DISTURBED IN ANY WAY SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. *TR Look up ODI 10643141 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	225.0% ODI 10341367 · 6,000 mi 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, … Look up ODI 10341367 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	112.5% ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10458189 · 15,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10458189 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure	112.5% ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10917815 · 32,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW F800 ST MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED DROPS OF OIL ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS HOLDING THE OIL PAN WERE FAILING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT FAILURE, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. Look up ODI 10917815 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	225.0% ODI 10460089 · 16,000 mi DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SEARCH USING "BMW F800 BEARING FAILURE" AND PRIMARY RESULTS ENCOUNTERED WILL BE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS - SEVERAL PAGES OF THEM. THE REAR SUPPORT A… Look up ODI 10460089 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Wheels	112.5% ODI 10424567 · 29,100 mi THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE PULLEY AND BELT DRIVE. I WAS TOLD BY BMW MOTORCYCLES OF ESCONDIDO, CA THAT THE INSIDES APPEARED TO HAVE "WELDED TOGETHER" WITH THE BEARING AND SHAFT "RUSTING TOGETHER." I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAD NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER BIKES THAT THEY HAVE SEEN. HOWEVER, NUMEROUS ONLINE FORUMS INDICATE THAT THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE. *TR Look up ODI 10424567 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11241681 · 27,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND THE REAR WHEELS WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. Look up ODI 11241681 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11241681 · 27,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. IN ADDITION, THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND THE REAR WHEELS WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. Look up ODI 11241681 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	8,300 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10464230 · 9,500 mi 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 Look up ODI 10464230 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	9,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10341367 · 6,000 mi 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, … Look up ODI 10341367 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10347520 · 12,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10347520 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	17,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10460089 · 16,000 mi DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SEARCH USING "BMW F800 BEARING FAILURE" AND PRIMARY RESULTS ENCOUNTERED WILL BE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS - SEVERAL PAGES OF THEM. THE REAR SUPPORT A… Look up ODI 10460089 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10503405 · 18,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW F800 ST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, HE NOTICED A CHIRPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE REAR AXLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE DUE TO THE REAR BEARING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. Look up ODI 10503405 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	7,100 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	16,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10460089 · 16,000 mi DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SEARCH USING "BMW F800 BEARING FAILURE" AND PRIMARY RESULTS ENCOUNTERED WILL BE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS - SEVERAL PAGES OF THEM. THE REAR SUPPORT A… Look up ODI 10460089 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Too few reports for a range	650 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10231688 · 650 mi WHEN BRAKING OVER ROUGH SURFACES THE ABS RELEASES ALL FRONT BRAKE PRESSURE, RESULTING IN A NO BRAKES SITUATION. *TR Look up ODI 10231688 at NHTSA ↗
Structure	Too few reports for a range	7,100 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗
Wheels	Too few reports for a range	29,100 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10424567 · 29,100 mi THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEIZED CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE PULLEY AND BELT DRIVE. I WAS TOLD BY BMW MOTORCYCLES OF ESCONDIDO, CA THAT THE INSIDES APPEARED TO HAVE "WELDED TOGETHER" WITH THE BEARING AND SHAFT "RUSTING TOGETHER." I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAD NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE WITH OTHER BIKES THAT THEY HAVE SEEN. HOWEVER, NUMEROUS ONLINE FORUMS INDICATE THAT THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE. *TR Look up ODI 10424567 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2009: 1 complaints · 2010: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2009	0	1	1
2010	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2009	2	0	0
2010	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Electrical System	Fuel System, Gasoline	Suspension	Fuel/Propulsion System	Power Train	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	Structure	Wheels
Electrical System	—	0	0	1 ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	0
Fuel System, Gasoline	0	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Suspension	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 10460089 · 16,000 mi DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SEARCH USING "BMW F800 BEARING FAILURE" AND PRIMARY RESULTS ENCOUNTERED WILL BE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS - SEVERAL PAGES OF THEM. THE REAR SUPPORT A… Look up ODI 10460089 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	1 ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	1 ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	0
Power Train	0	0	1 ODI 10460089 · 16,000 mi DURING USE LAST WEEKEND I NOTICED THE DRIVE BELT RIDING ABNORMALLY ON THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY. I DISASSEMBLED THE REAR DRIVE ON THE MOTORCYCLE TODAY AND FOUND THE BEARINGS AND REAR WHEEL SUPPORT SHAFT IN NEED OF COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. INVESTIGATION ON THE WEB READILY REVEALS DOZENS OF THREADS ON THIS SUBJECT, WITH RESULTS OF FAILURES INCLUDING COMPLETE WHEEL LOCKUP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SIMPLY DO A SEARCH USING "BMW F800 BEARING FAILURE" AND PRIMARY RESULTS ENCOUNTERED WILL BE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS - SEVERAL PAGES OF THEM. THE REAR SUPPORT A… Look up ODI 10460089 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Structure	1 ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10470251 · 7,100 mi 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… Look up ODI 10470251 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0
Wheels	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

1 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 25.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 9,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10341367 · 6,000 mi

Look up ODI 10341367 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10347520 · 12,000 mi

Look up ODI 10347520 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b