2012 BMW R 1200 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 BMW R 1200 GS, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 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)
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.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 BMW R 1200 GS have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,066 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2012 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed in the rear-view mirror that there was fluid leaking from the motorcycle onto the roadway”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 7, 2021 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Several times the bike threw an error message about "engine controller fault" and lost power, going into "limp-home" mode. All occurrences were while the bike was being operated at highway speeds, som”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 2020 · Engine
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 2012 BMW R 1200 GS
How do I know if my 2012 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 2012 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 21V060000).
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.