NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2001–2007

BMW F 650 GS Dakar recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the BMW F 650 GS Dakar, covering model years 2001 to 2007. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Suspension is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2001–2007)

most complaints: 2002 (3 for that model year)
top component: Suspension (2 complaints)
latest recall 07V151000 (reported Apr 3, 2007)

2 complaints reporting a crash (33.3%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (16.7%)
2 complaints reporting an injury (33.3%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW F 650 GS Dakar complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 6, or 50.0%. Next come 2001 (2) and 2006 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

BMW F 650 GS Dakar complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

BMW F 650 GS Dakar complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2001	2	0	0	1
2002	3	2	0	1
2006	1	0	1	0
All model years	6	2	1	2

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW F 650 GS Dakar components

top 6 · NHTSA categories

Suspension is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (33.3% of all 6), followed by Electrical System (1) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1).

Components named most often in BMW F 650 GS Dakar complaints (top 6)

Components named most often in BMW F 650 GS Dakar complaints (top 6)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Suspension	2	33.3%
Electrical System	1	16.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	16.7%
Steering	1	16.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	16.7%
Visibility	1	16.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW F 650 GS Dakar recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name F 650 GS Dakar, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2007. The 2001, 2006 and 2007 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

BMW F 650 GS Dakar recall campaigns covering each model year
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2000s		2001: 1 campaign	2002: no campaigns	2003: no campaigns	2004: no campaigns	2005: no campaigns	2006: 1 campaign	2007: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 07V151000
Reported Apr 3, 2007
Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/Center Stand
Model years 2006–2007
On certain motorcycles, the weld between the side stand and the frame bottom section was not positioned properly. The load-bearing capability of the side stand is affected. As a result, the side stand could fail.
Consequence:
If this occurred when the motorcycle was parked, the motorcycle could fall to the ground and injure a person sitting on the motorcycle or a person nearby.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new frame bottom section free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 00V267000
Reported Sep 12, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model year 2001
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank is equipped with a carbon canister which helps control evaporative emissions from the fuel system. This canister is mounted to a metal insert that is integrated into the tank. During the production process, the thickness of the fuel tank material in the area of the insert may be less than intended. As a result, vehicle operating conditions such as vibration, high temperature, etc., could result in the fuel tank developing a crack in the area of the insert.
Consequence:
The fuel tank could leak during refueling, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW F 650 GS Dakar questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW F 650 GS Dakar have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW F 650 GS Dakar, covering model years 2001 to 2007. The most recent, 07V151000, was reported on April 3, 2007 and is filed under “Structure”. The 2001, 2006 and 2007 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which BMW F 650 GS Dakar model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 3 of the 6 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 2001 (2) and 2006 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW F 650 GS Dakar complaint?

Suspension is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 33.3% of all 6. Electrical System (1) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW F 650 GS Dakar?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW F 650 GS Dakar complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 6 complaints, 2 report a crash, 1 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.