2018 BMW R1200 GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 BMW R1200 GS, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 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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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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 BMW R1200 GS have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,533 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW R 1200 GS. The contact stated while riding the motorcycle at an undisclosed speed, the RPM's decreased and the motorcycle lost motive power. In addition, the contact stated”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2025 · Electrical system
“Vehicle reported engine fault and cut engine power while on freeway (commonly known as "limp mode"). It was extremely dangerous trying to find somewhere to pull over with very little engine power. It”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2021 · Engine
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 2018 BMW R1200 GS
How do I know if my 2018 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 2018 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 17V481000).
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.