BMW R1200 GS Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls and 153 owner complaints across 14 model years of the BMW R1200 GS (2004–2018). The most-complained-about year is 2005.
Pick your BMW R1200 GS model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 12 |
| 2015 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 6 |
| 2009 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 18 |
| 2008 BMW R1200 GS | 5 | 18 |
| 2007 BMW R1200 GS | 3 | 26 |
| 2006 BMW R1200 GS | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 BMW R1200 GS | 7 | 37 |
| 2004 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 4 |
What BMW R1200 GS owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 37.
All BMW R1200 GS recalls (17)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW R1200 GS, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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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…
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Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Model years: 2013
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Suspension: front
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner…
Model years: 2013
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
BMW is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 r1200 gs motorcycles manufactured between august 2006 and january 2008. The sealing of the fuel pump control unit housing might be insufficient and water could intrude into the control unit housing creating a humid atmosphere. Under such conditions, the fuel pump could corrode and…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners and replace the fuel pump control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on november 9, 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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Electrical system
BMW is recalling model year 2008 r1200 gs and r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. In certain situations, such as high generator speeds combined with large demands for electrical current, spurious signals could emerge within the motorcycle's electrical system. If this were to occur, it could affect the pressure sensor signals of the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on october 26, 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Model years: 2008
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Manual transmission (power train)
BMW is recalling 46 my 2008 r1200 r, r1200 gs, and r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. Due to a material defect in the intermediate shaft of the transmission, the shaft could break. If this occurred, it is possible for the transmission to seize.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gearbox. The recall began during august 2008. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-331-1117.
Model years: 2008
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
BMW is recalling 4,922 my 2007-2008 r1200r, my 2006-2007 r1200 gs, my 2007 r1200 st, and my 2008 r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, the brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake lines could split and start to…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install new brake lines with a modified routing free of charge. The recall began during august 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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Valve (tires)
On certain motorcycles, the tire inflation valve hole in the rim of the cross-spoke wheel which is equipped with the optional tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) was incorrectly manufactured. A leak may develop at this location possibly causing sudden deflation of the tire.
Remedy: Dealers will temporarily deactivate the tpm system, remove the corresponding valves and integral tpm sensors, and then replace them with standard valves. When a permanent repair is available, owners will be notified to…
Model years: 2006
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, under rapid, repeated, and unusually harsh braking, loss of ABS capability could temporarily occur.
Remedy: Dealers will add a physical restriction, in the form of a banjo bolt with a flow restrictor to the brake line, and on certain models dealers will install new front brake discs of a slightly larger thickness free of…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
On certain motorcycles, if certain procedures are performed that involves removal of the front left brake caliper, the ABS sensor cable can be routed incorrectly and when the caliper is reinstalled, the sensor cable can come into contact and rub against the front brake disc. Overtime, if the chafing becomes severe, it is possible to…
Remedy: Dealers will attach additional retaining clips free of charge to the ABS sensor cable, which will provide a more secure connection to the wheel carrier. The recall began on june 5, 2006, and will be a phased mailing…
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Clutch assembly (power train)
On certain motorcycles, the clutch components could become loose while the motorcycle is being operated.
Remedy: Dealers will install new clutch components free of charge. All motorcycles are located at dealers. No motorcycles have been sold to customers.
Model years: 2006
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain motorcycles, exposure of the throttle housing to road debris could fall and become caught between the throttle-body and the engine block.
Remedy: Dealers will install a cover over the throttle-cable pulley free of charge. The recall began on may 10, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Model years: 2005
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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…
Model years: 2005
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, an adapter in the rear brake line connects a rigid section to a flexible section. If the rigid section is not properly engaged in the adapter, it is possible for a leak to develop.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake line and adapter. If the inspection reveals that the rigid section of the brake line is not properly engaged in the adapter, then the entire adapter will be replaced. The recall…
Model years: 2005
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, the integral anti-lock brake system (iabs) sensor sealing o-ring connection at the rear axle housing may be damaged. An oil leak may develop.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel iabs sensor sealing o-ring. The recall began july 14, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Model years: 2005
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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.