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#BS-2001-BMWF65-650E

2001 Bmw F650gs

Based on reports from 16 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
16
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
13
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 16 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection SystemHIGH

3 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system issues — failures commonly reported around 14K miles.

!Inspect the Suspension:frontMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System3 (19%)
Suspension:front3 (19%)
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices2 (13%)
Fuel System2 (13%)
Speed Control1 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (6%)
Electrical1 (6%)
Structure:frame And Members1 (6%)

2001 Bmw F650gs: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2001 Bmw F650gs, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 14,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 14K-mile mark.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2001 Bmw F650gs, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices Issues

Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2001 Bmw F650gs, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:rearview mirrors/devices-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2001 Bmw F650gs, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Bmw F650gs. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

00V267000Sep 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK IS EQUIPPED WITH A CARBON CANISTER WHICH HELPS CONTROL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS CANISTER IS MOUNTED TO A METAL INSERT THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO THE TANK. DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MATERIAL IN THE AREA OF THE INSERT MAY BE LESS THAN INTENDED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS SUCH AS VIBRATION, HIGH TEMPERATURE, ETC., COULD RESULT IN THE FUEL TANK DEVELOPING A CRACK IN THE AREA OF THE INSERT.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2001 Bmw F650gs: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Bmw F650gs?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Bmw F650gs is related to the fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Bmw F650gs reliable?
The 2001 Bmw F650gs has 16 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Bmw F650gs problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Bmw F650gs have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Bmw F650gs has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Bmw F650gs problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 14,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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