AI Damage2009 BMW F800 ST: common problems
Owners of the 2009 BMW F800 ST filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 17% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 17% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
The contact stated that the ABS warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. While driving the vehicle, the contact experienced loose handling and control of the motorcycle coming from the rear wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw f800 st motorcycle. While the vehicle was at the dealer for service, the technician noticed drops of oil on the ground. The dealer diagnosed that the bolts holding the oil pan were failing and needed replacement.
Vehicle stalls after riding in temps above 95 degrees and with tank less than half full. Very dangerous!!!! New fuel pump installed on 5/10/2012. Will advise if problem continues.
Consumer stated her bike stalled in heavy traffic. The fuel pump seized do to excess heat almost killing her. The consumer stated bmw repaired the bike, with the same faulty part.
Bmw f800st motorcycle fuel pump failures. Over heat and sudden failure of the fuel pump can result in death or serioues injury. Fuel pump overheats, shorts out and suddenly stops. Will begin working again once it has cooled down. Bmw north america knows about this and is doing nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw f 800 st. The contact stated that she was unable to start the vehicle. The dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure by replacing the fuel injectors; however, the failure continued to occur. The dealer also found a loose wire connected to the coil spring.
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 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the F800 ST has 8 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW F800 ST?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, fuel/propulsion system, structure. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (50%), stalls while driving (33%), overheating, coolant loss (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 BMW F800 ST?
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 2009 BMW F800 ST 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 2009 models
Read also
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 2026-11-06.