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2004 BMW R1200 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2004 BMW R1200 GS, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 2004 BMW R1200 GS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 06V164000 Reported 13,200 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    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…

  2. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 06V134000 Reported 9,260 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    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…

4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 BMW R1200 GS have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,188 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Riding the bike slowly (about 40 kph) and braked heavily. Disintegration of rear wheel carrier (flange) on BMW gs1200 (2004) . This billet aluminum flange is the single component connecting the rear w”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“Stress fracture on BMW gs1200 (2004) rear wheel attachment flange. This billet aluminum flange is the single component connecting the rear wheel with the motorcycle. Critical failure will certainly re”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 10, 2009 · Suspension

Compare BMW R1200 GS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 GS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 BMW R1200 GS24
2005 BMW R1200 GS737
2006 BMW R1200 GS74
2007 BMW R1200 GS326
2008 BMW R1200 GS518
2009 BMW R1200 GS118
2010 BMW R1200 GS16
2011 BMW R1200 GS11
2013 BMW R1200 GS25
2014 BMW R1200 GS25
2015 BMW R1200 GS210
2016 BMW R1200 GS212
2017 BMW R1200 GS23
2018 BMW R1200 GS14

Checking a specific 2004 BMW R1200 GS

How do I know if my 2004 BMW R1200 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 2004 BMW R1200 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 06V134000).

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.