2011 BMW R1200 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 BMW R1200 GS, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 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.
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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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 BMW R1200 GS have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After few km (16.700) a lot of noise comes from gear box. I search on the web if somebody else had the same problem and i found a lot. Many customer claims that out of warranty the gear fault causing”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 18, 2016 · Power train
Compare BMW R1200 GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW R1200 GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 BMW R1200 GS | 7 | 37 |
| 2006 BMW R1200 GS | 7 | 4 |
| 2007 BMW R1200 GS | 3 | 26 |
| 2008 BMW R1200 GS | 5 | 18 |
| 2009 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 18 |
| 2010 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 6 |
| 2011 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 10 |
| 2016 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 12 |
| 2017 BMW R1200 GS | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 BMW R1200 GS | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2011 BMW R1200 GS
How do I know if my 2011 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 BMW R1200 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 20V471000).
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.