2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
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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Equipment
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact…
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Suspension: front
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure. 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 R1200 GS Adventure model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 GS Adventure model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 16 |
| 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 4 | 13 |
| 2009 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW R1200 GS Adventure | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure
How do I know if my 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure 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 2016 BMW R1200 GS Adventure; 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 17V438000).
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.