BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (2005–2017).

Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2005200620072008200920102011220122013201432017
NHTSA complaints per BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW R 1200 GS Adventure model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 R 1200 GS Adventure30000Brakes
2014 R 1200 GS Adventure00003—
2013 R 1200 GS Adventure00001—
2012 R 1200 GS Adventure20001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 R 1200 GS Adventure00002—
2010 R 1200 GS Adventure00002—
2009 R 1200 GS Adventure00003—
2008 R 1200 GS Adventure00003—
2007 R 1200 GS Adventure00004—
2006 R 1200 GS Adventure00003—
2005 R 1200 GS Adventure00002—

Most common BMW R 1200 GS Adventure problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure recalls

  • Recall 21V060000Feb 8, 202120,963 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

  • Recall 20V471000Aug 10, 202016,926 vehiclesModel years 2005

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V481000Jul 28, 201747,775 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V438000Jul 10, 201714,626 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V141000Mar 11, 201543,426 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: If the rear wheel mounting flange cracks, the mounting bolts may loosen and the rear wheel may not remain secured to the motorcycle, causing a loss of stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V617000Dec 12, 201350,184 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  • Recall 10V276000Jun 18, 201015,532 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: If this goes unnoticed, and the brake fluid reservoir runs empty, the front brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V275000Jun 16, 20102,070 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: This could limit the travel range of the handlebars which could affect handling and maneuverability of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology