BMW R1200 GS problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the BMW R1200 GS (2005–2018).

Complaints
10
Recalls
5
Model years
13
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20052006200720082009201020112013201432015120162201742018
NHTSA complaints per BMW R1200 GS 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 R1200 GS model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2018 R1200 GS41011Engine
2017 R1200 GS20102Brakes
2016 R1200 GS10002Brakes
2015 R1200 GS30002Brakes
2014 R1200 GS00002—
2013 R1200 GS00002—
2011 R1200 GS00001—
2010 R1200 GS00001—
2009 R1200 GS00001—
2008 R1200 GS00001—
2007 R1200 GS00001—
2006 R1200 GS00001—
2005 R1200 GS00001—

Most common BMW R1200 GS problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the BMW R1200 GS received by NHTSA each month.

BMW R1200 GS recalls

  • Recall 20V471000Aug 10, 202016,926 vehiclesModel years 2005–2011

    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 2014–2018

    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 2014–2017

    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 14V065000Feb 19, 20144,453 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V154000Apr 22, 201315 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other BMW models

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