NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2013–2017

BMW F 800 R recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the BMW F 800 R, covering model years 2013 to 2017, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

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

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2 recall campaigns on file
5 model years with data (2013–2017)

latest recall 17V591000 (reported Sep 22, 2017)

BMW F 800 R recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name F 800 R, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2017. The 2015 and 2016 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

2 recall campaigns

BMW F 800 R recall campaigns covering each model year
2013: 1 campaign	2014: 1 campaign	2015: 2 campaigns	2016: 2 campaigns	2017: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 17V591000
Reported Sep 22, 2017
Equipment
Model years 2015–2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles. The rear side reflex reflectors on these vehicles may not be properly visible in certain traffic conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence:
Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the license plate holder to reposition the rear side reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA campaign 17V481000
Reported Jul 28, 2017
Equipment
Model years 2013–2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence:
If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

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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 800 R questions

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How many recalls does the BMW F 800 R have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW F 800 R, covering model years 2013 to 2017. The most recent, 17V591000, was reported on September 22, 2017 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2015 and 2016 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which BMW F 800 R model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2017. The 2015 and 2016 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name F 800 R, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW F 800 R?

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.

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.