2008 BMW F 800 ST: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2013
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw f 800 st. The contact stated the rear wheel drive bearing malfunctioned. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,054. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Sep 2011
“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 report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2010
“My 2008 f800st motorcycle stalls intermittently during normal operation which has led to multiple instances of close calls (almost crashing). *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2010
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“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 report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2009
“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 report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2008
“I was riding the motorcycle at a steady highway speed. I had been riding the motorcycle at a steady highway speed for 30 miles continuously. Engine cuts-out completely, with no warning. Motorycle rolls to a stop, I switch engine off, wait one minute, cycle start sequence, engine sometimes starts, sometimes doesn't. I avoided highway traffic with some difficulty, as the motorcycle slowed abruptly. I turned on the hazard lights . This has happened 8 times. Motorcycle is at dealership for repair. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2008
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear wheel drive bearing and rear axle may wear.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wheel bearing, and if necessary, replace the bearing and rear axle, at no charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2008 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2008 BMW F 800 ST reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 BMW F 800 ST. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 2008 BMW F 800 ST have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning wheels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.