AI Damage2013 BMW F800 GT: common problems
Owners of the 2013 BMW F800 GT filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
01/05/2018 bike shows reserve fuel light, 4 miles later stalls, middle of #2 lane at I-15/hwy 60 transition in socal. Heavy traffic. Semi trucks covered me pushing dead bike to safety lane. Rolled to/refueled bike at nearest gas station, took <1 gallon, has 4 gallon tank.
2013 bmw . Consumer writes in regards to safety recall -481. The consumer was advised the motorcycle was not included in the recall or that the recall did not exist. The consumer was seeking clarification. Updated 11/22/2017
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the F800 GT has 1 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW F800 GT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, fuel/propulsion system, visibility. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%), loss of power / limp mode (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 BMW F800 GT?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 BMW F800 GT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.