2004 BMW R 1200 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 BMW R 1200 GS. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 BMW R 1200 GS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, the defect involves a water leak around the fuel pump that is integrated within the fuel tank. An o-ring seal attached to the pump's electronic housing does not meet specifications and water can bypass this seal and contact the pump electronics.
Remedy: Dealers will replace a sealing ring. If the fuel pump electronic unit is corroded, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2005. Additional my 2005 r1200 gs motorcycles were added to this recall in…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 BMW R 1200 GS. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare BMW R 1200 GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1200 GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 BMW R 1200 GS | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 BMW R 1200 GS | 2 | 14 |
| 2006 BMW R 1200 GS | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 BMW R 1200 GS | 3 | 16 |
| 2008 BMW R 1200 GS | 3 | 14 |
| 2009 BMW R 1200 GS | 3 | 12 |
| 2010 BMW R 1200 GS | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 BMW R 1200 GS | 2 | 6 |
| 2012 BMW R 1200 GS | 1 | 10 |
| 2013 BMW R 1200 GS | 2 | 6 |
| 2014 BMW R 1200 GS | 1 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2004 BMW R 1200 GS
How do I know if my 2004 BMW R 1200 GS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 BMW R 1200 GS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V082000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.