BMW F800 GT (2015) recall: Reflector visibility risk
BMW recalls 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles due to rear reflectors not being visible in traffic, violating FMVSS 108. Owners must have license plate holder modified for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Obscured reflectors may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BMW is recalling certain 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles because the rear side reflectors may not be visible in some traffic conditions. This could increase crash risk and violates federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247940-bmw-f800-gt-2015-recall-reflector-visibility-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247940-bmw-f800-gt-2015-recall-reflector-visibility-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V591000
Cite this page
“BMW F800 GT (2015) recall: Reflector visibility risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247940-bmw-f800-gt-2015-recall-reflector-visibility-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V591000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V591000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear side reflectors on these motorcycles may not be visible in certain traffic conditions, such as when the bike is moving slowly or in low-light environments. This reduces the rider's visibility to other vehicles, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Motorcycle owners with 2014-2016 F800 GT or 2015-2016 F800 R models are affected. Riders using these bikes in traffic conditions where reflectors might be obscured face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014-2016 F800 GT or 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles. The recall covers models sold in the U.S. from 2014 to 2016.
- Brand
BMW- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact BMW Customer Service
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule a free modification.
Have License Plate Holder Modified
Dealers will reposition the rear side reflectors for free once the recall begins on November 13, 2017.
November 13, 2017
What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the license plate holder to reposition the rear side reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 13, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my motorcycle immediately?
No, you can continue using your motorcycle safely until the recall modification is completed.
Keep exploring
Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V591000 (September 22, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.