BMW R1200 GS Adventure recalls and problems
7 recalls and 40 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
40
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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BMW R1200 GS Adventure by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 R1200 GS Adventure | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 R1200 GS Adventure | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 R1200 GS Adventure | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW R1200 GS Adventure problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | |
| Service Brakes | 11 | |
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
All BMW R1200 GS Adventure recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-471 | Aug 10, 2020 | 2006–2011 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 17V-481 | Jul 28, 2017 | 2015–2017 | 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… |
| 17V-438 | Jul 10, 2017 | 2015–2017 | Suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. |
| 09V-129 | Apr 17, 2009 | 2008 | Electrical System | Bmw is recalling model year 2008 r1200 gs and r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. |
| 08V-290 | Jul 1, 2008 | 2008 | Power Train | Bmw is recalling 46 my 2008 r1200 r, r1200 gs, and r1200 gs adventure motorcycles. |
| 08V-254 | Jun 5, 2008 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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. |
| 06V-486 | Dec 21, 2006 | 2006 | 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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW R1200 GS Adventure?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 BMW R1200 GS Adventure has the most reports (16). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW R1200 GS Adventure have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering BMW R1200 GS Adventure model years 2006–2011, 2015–2017.
What are the most common BMW R1200 GS Adventure problems?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, power train problems most often.