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BMW F 650 CS recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints for the BMW F 650 CS, covering model years 2003 to 2005. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (8), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 9 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2003–2005)
  • most complaints: 2003 (8 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 04V236000 (reported May 19, 2004)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (11.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (11.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

BMW F 650 CS complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 8 of 9, or 88.9%. Next come 2005 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
BMW F 650 CS owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2003–2005Column chart of 9 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2003 with 8. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2003: 8 complaints820032004: 0 complaints20042005: 1 complaint12005
BMW F 650 CS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
BMW F 650 CS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200381010
200510000
All model years91010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported BMW F 650 CS components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (33.3% of all 9), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (3) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).

Components named most often in BMW F 650 CS complaints (top 7)
Components named most often in BMW F 650 CS complaints (top 7)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System333.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline333.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic222.2%
Wheels222.2%
Equipment111.1%
Structure111.1%
Suspension111.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

BMW F 650 CS recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name F 650 CS, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2004. The 2003 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 4 recall campaigns
BMW F 650 CS recall campaigns covering each model year
2003: 4 campaigns2004: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V236000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2003–2004

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 02V191000

    Reported

    Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Model year 2003

    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 to the internal splines of the wheel and to the external splines of the output shaft as the vehicle is operated.

    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 contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 02V190000

    Reported

    Wheels

    Model year 2003

    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.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 02V140000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2003

    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 should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW F 650 CS questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the BMW F 650 CS have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW F 650 CS, covering model years 2003 to 2005. The most recent, 04V236000, was reported on May 19, 2004 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2003 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which BMW F 650 CS model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 8 of the 9 complaints in NHTSA’s file (88.9%). The next is 2005 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common BMW F 650 CS complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 33.3% of all 9. Fuel System, Gasoline (3) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW F 650 CS?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

How many BMW F 650 CS complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 9 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other BMW models

8 models · most complaints first

The BMW models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the BMW VIN decoder with every BMW model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
  • BMW 328i 1996–2016 · 27 recalls · 2,576 complaints
  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
  • BMW 325i 1995–2012 · 20 recalls · 1,281 complaints
  • BMW Z4 2002–2023 · 28 recalls · 1,280 complaints
  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
  • BMW 528i 1997–2016 · 14 recalls · 831 complaints
  • BMW 330i 1999–2026 · 38 recalls · 813 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.