The 2003 BMW F650 Cs has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,235 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE PLASTIC FUEL PUMP FLANGE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF ACID OR CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS CONTAINING ACIDIC ELEMENTS, SUCH AS BATTERY ACID OR CERTAIN CLEANING PRODUCTS.
Consequence
THE FLANGE COULD BECOME BRITTLE, CRACK, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ACID-RESISTANT CAP OVER THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
WHEELS02V1910002002-07-23577 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEX NUT THAT SECURES THE WHEEL TO THE GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT WAS TIGHTENED INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BELT WHEEL WOULD ITSELF LOOSEN ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT, RESULTING IN DAMAGE…
Consequence
OVER TIME, THE SPLINES COULD BE DAMAGED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WOULD NOT LONGER OPERATE THE DRIVE BELT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AT THE REAR WHEEL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEX NUT TORQUE AND ADJUST THE TIGHTNESS IF NECESSARY, AND SECURE THE NUT WITH LOCTITE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD…
WHEELS02V1900002002-07-23576 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE WHEEL COULD DEVELOP A CRACK. OVER TIME, THE CRACK COULD WORSEN TO THE POINT THAT THE WHEEL FAILED AND THE DRIVE BELT DERAILED.
Consequence
THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVE CAPABILITY AT THE REAR WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE BELT WHEEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117, OPTION #4.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC02V1400002002-05-20522 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SCREWS THAT ATTACH THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER TO THE REAR SWING ARM WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY DURING ASSEMBLY. THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND EVENTUALLY FALL-OUT, ALLOWING THE REAR CALIPER TO SEPARATE FROM ITS MOUNT.
Consequence
IF THE CALIPER BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE REAR WHEEL AND THE SWING ARM, IT COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ATTACHMENT SCREWS AND RETIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER VALUE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw f650 cs motorcycle. The contact stated that the battery was replaced and the rpm reading became erratic and inconsistent with the throttle position. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 04v236000 (fuel system, gasoline) that could have been related to the…”
“I was on a motorcycle trip to banff, ab. About 50k north of crowsnest pass, ab on gravel highway 40 I had a bit of a wobble that moved me into the soft gravel shoulder. It was safer to ride into the ditch so that is what I did. Just after coming up on the other side of the ditch the front fork…”
“I was on a motorcycle trip to banff, ab. About 50k north of crowsnest pass, ab on gravel highway 40 I had a bit of a wobble that moved me into the soft gravel shoulder. It was safer to ride into the ditch so that is what I did. Just after coming up on the other side of the ditch the front fork…”
“A hairline crack in the fuel pump/filter assembly "cap" on top of the tank which allows fuel to leak out of the tank and pool under the seat creating a fire/explosion hazard. This is the same problem referred to in nhtsa campaign id number : 04v236000 regarding the cs model. Parts are available,…”
“The ignition switch on a 2003 f650 gs bmw motorcycle is located on the steering head. This switch has a loom of four electrical wires that connect to it and goes to relays that operate the functions of the electrical system. One of the wires, a green one, is a 16 gauge copper wire with 19 strands.…”
“While driving or parked, the consumer noticed gas fumes. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed a puddle of fuel underneath the vehicle. A technician inspected the vehicle and noticed that the gas tank had cracks. Please provide any additional information. *nm”
“I love my bmw f650csa when it is working. Repeat the word : when! The 2003 model has had a serious brake fluid leak which caused a burning electrical smell while riding. It required the entire abs brake system to be replaced as well as the wiring harness that it corroded. A second wiring harness…”
“I love my bmw f650csa when it is working. Repeat the word : when! The 2003 model has had a serious brake fluid leak which caused a burning electrical smell while riding. It required the entire abs brake system to be replaced as well as the wiring harness that it corroded. A second wiring harness…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 BMW F650 Cs as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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