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BMW F Series recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the BMW F Series since 2003, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 3,540 UK vehicles of this model.

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All BMW F Series recalls, newest first

  1. F SERIES · quick- release axles may be defective

    21 May 2009 · RM/2009/023

    The front quick release axle may not be to specification. The axle may become damaged or in the worst case fail when the machine is used in circumstances of severe loading. (Extension of RM/2009/022 after further information came to light)

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the front quick release axle.

    482 vehicles

  2. F SERIES · front wheel quick- release axle could fail

    21 May 2009 · RM/2009/022

    The front quick release axle may not be to specification. The axle may become damaged or in the worst case fail when the machine is used in circumstances of severe loading.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the front quick release axle.

    126 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2008 to 31 Oct 2008

  3. F SERIES · fuel pressure sensors may be defective

    3 Mar 2008 · RM/2008/010

    The fuel pressure sensor might become defective. If it does become defective it will cause erratic idle speed and possible cutting out.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel pressure sensor and where necessary replace the sensor with a quality assured sensor.

    162 vehicles

  4. F SERIES · fuel may leak

    21 Feb 2008 · RM/2008/011

    Fuel may leak from the fuel tank as a result of the breather getting trapped by neighbouring components.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to re-route the fuel tank breather pipe.

    1,253 vehicles

  5. F SERIES · side stand may detach

    16 Feb 2007 · RM/2007/014

    Due to a possibly misaligned weld the side stand may not be able to retain its load bearing capability in all circumstances.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the frame bottom section.

    48 vehicles

  6. F SERIES · fuel may leak from fuel pump mounting flange

    2 Mar 2005 · RM/2005/018

    The use of some solvents may result in cracks occurring around the fuel pump mounting flange which will result in a fuel leak.

    Fix: Recall likely to be affected machines and fit the fuel pump mounting flange with a protective rubber cap.

    742 vehicles

  7. F SERIES · rear brake caliper retaining screws may not be to the correct torque

    28 Nov 2003 · RM/2005/020

    It is possible that a number of machines have been released from the factory with the securing screws of the rear brake caliper not tightened to the correct torque. Should this situation not be rectified the caliper may would become insecure with the attendant possibility that the rear wheel could lock.

    Fix: Recall affected machines and check the tightening torque of the caliper retaining screws.

    727 vehicles

Other BMW models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.