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BMW F800S recalls

DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the BMW F800S since 2007, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 326 UK vehicles of this model.

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All BMW F800S recalls, newest first

  1. F800S, ST · wheel may lock up

    20 Dec 2013 · RM/2013/032

    As a result of adverse tolerances at production wear at the rear-wheel bearings can be exceptionally high. The rear wheel can drag if this wear remains unnoticed for a long period of time.

    Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to check the bearings and where necessary replace the bearings.

    • F800S/ST: 1,745 vehicles · built 8 May 2006 to 23 Feb 2009
    • F800S/ST: 1,745 vehicles · built 13 Mar 2006 to 25 Feb 2009

  2. F800S, F800ST, K1200GT, K1200R, K1200S, R1200R · steering damper may become defective.

    12 Jun 2008 · RM/2008/032

    It has been identified that the steering dampers on likely to be affected machines may become defective due to the coating of the inner section of the cylinder becoming partially detached then partially clogging the oil bores. This can result that the action of the steering damper becoming stiff.

    Fix: Recalled machines will have the steering damper replaced.

    326 vehicles

  3. F800S, ST · engine performance may be affected

    5 Jun 2007 · RM/2007/031

    It has been identified that the use of a faulty tool during engine assembly has led to isolated incidents of damage to the spark plugs. When the engine is in use the insulator of the central electrode may become displaced and contact he ground electrode. Should this occur it will have a detriment effect on engine performance.

    Fix: Recalled machines will have the suspect spark plugs replaced.

    313 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 5 Jun 2007

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.