AI DamageBMW F800 R: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW F800 R across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 142 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Inspection and Return - Set of Gaskets
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted
- Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates)
- Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn…
- According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be illuminated when the vehicle…
- After programming, the customer may complain that the Sport Mode display is not fully displayed in the…
- After opening the vehicle with the radio remote control and changing the profile, the exterior mirror…
- For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the…
- TEC26 Turbo Charger Return
- Tec25 Wishbone Return
- Tech24 Snap-in Adapter Return
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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 2026-11-04.