The 2007 BMW F800 S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,408 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING08V3420002008-07-25428 affected
Defect
BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE STEERING DAMPER COULD BECOME STIFF INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING DAMPER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL…
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A LEAK COULD DEVELOP IN THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-331-1117.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The motor on my 2007 bmw f800s started knocking in the spring of 2011. This is approx 6 months after the warranty expired. I brought the bike in to the dealer. They told me it was fine. This process was repeated two more times. Finally the engine was removed and diagnosed. The dealer found…”
“I am writing you to please urge investigation of all bmw f800s and f800st motorcycles. I have been researching a problem with these motorcycles since I purchased my 2007 f800s for the first time in june of 2009. Soon after I purchased the motorcycle, my rear wheel bearing failed causing a severe…”
“Bmw motorcycle: engine stalling, dying, at idle or during slow gear change, downshift, after engine is fully warmed up, ongoing problem even after dealer tried to fix. Several similar reports on bmw riders forum. Causes unsafe operation if stalling on turn, or at intersection. Have been able to…”
“Sporadic engine stall while downshifting at both high and low speeds. Common complaint, but no recall issued. Engine stalls while in motion, could lead to serious injury or death. *tr”
“Sporadic engine stall while downshifting at both high and low speeds. Common complaint, but no recall issued. Engine stalls while in motion, could lead to serious injury or death. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 BMW F800 S as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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