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2011 BMW R 1200 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2011 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.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V060000 Reported 20,963 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 13V617000 Reported 50,184 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped)…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at…

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While under hard acceleration to pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway, the engine power suddenly cut out completely that created a dangerous situation and suddenly put me at risk for a collision. Fort”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2025 · Power train

“Fuel pump flange failure resulting in leaking fuel while I was riding the bike. It is available for inspection. My safety was put at risk because the bike could have caught fire while riding and also”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 20, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system

Compare BMW R 1200 GS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R 1200 GS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 BMW R 1200 GS10
2005 BMW R 1200 GS214
2006 BMW R 1200 GS25
2007 BMW R 1200 GS316
2008 BMW R 1200 GS314
2009 BMW R 1200 GS312
2010 BMW R 1200 GS22
2011 BMW R 1200 GS26
2012 BMW R 1200 GS110
2013 BMW R 1200 GS26
2014 BMW R 1200 GS19

Checking a specific 2011 BMW R 1200 GS

How do I know if my 2011 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 BMW R 1200 GS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 13V617000).

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.

Other BMW models

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.