7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the BMW R1200 GS, across model years 2005–2018. Every recall repair is free at any BMW dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your R1200 GS by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the BMW R1200 GS model years, the 2015 drew the most owner complaints (14).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each BMW R1200 GS model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | no data |
| 2006 | 2 | no data |
| 2007 | 2 | no data |
| 2008 | 2 | no data |
| 2009 | 2 | no data |
| 2010 | 2 | 7 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | no data |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 |
| 2014 | 4 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 | 14 |
| 2016 | 4 | 12 |
| 2017 | 4 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
BMW recalls 2012 K1600 GTL motorcycles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel pumps replaced free by dealers.
BMW recalls certain 2012-2018 R1200GS motorcycles with tinted windscreens that may reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. Free replacement available by May 10, 2018.
BMW recalls 2014-2017 R1200GS motorcycles due to risk of fork tube detachment causing handling issues and crash potential. Free repairs available through dealers.
BMW recalls certain 2017 R1200 GS models with insufficiently visible turn signals, risking crashes. Owners must have turn signals replaced free by dealers.
BMW recalls 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles with optional aluminum luggage cases that may block rear reflectors, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact BMW for free reflector installation.
When the BMW R1200 GS recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW R1200 GS; the most reported area is service brakes. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See BMW R1200 GS complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the BMW R1200 GS, covering model years 2005–2018. The most recent was issued Oct 8, 2020 (Fuel System, Gasoline).
The 2017 BMW R1200 GS has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (2), Suspension (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any BMW dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires BMW to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized BMW dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.