BMW R1200 GS recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the BMW R1200 GS, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Aug 10, 2020Fire risk2006 BMW HP2 Enduro, 2009 BMW HP2 Mega Moto US, 2007–2009 BMW HP2 Megamoto and 19 other models — 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, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.
20V471000 · 17K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Jul 28, 2017Crash risk2008–2012 BMW F650 GS, 2008–2017 BMW F800 GS, 2014–2017 BMW F800 GS Adventure and 8 other models — 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 cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
17V481000 · 48K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Jul 10, 2017Crash risk2014 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, 2014–2017 BMW R1200 GS, 2015–2017 BMW R1200 GS Adventure — Suspension
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
17V438000 · 15K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Feb 19, 2014Crash risk2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter, 2013 BMW F700 GS and 5 other models — Structure
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
14V065000 · 4K units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Apr 22, 2013Crash risk2013 BMW R1200 GS — Suspension
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.
13V154000 · 15 units · BMW of North America, LLC
- Aug 7, 2009Crash risk2006–2008 BMW R1200 GS — Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JANUARY 2008. THE SEALING OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT HOUSING MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENT AND WATER COULD INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL UNIT HOUSING CREATING A HUMID ATMOSPHERE. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP COULD CORRODE AND THEN FAIL.
09V319000 · 5K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 17, 2009Crash risk2008 BMW R1200 GS, 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure — Electrical System
BMW IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 R1200 GS AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, SUCH AS HIGH GENERATOR SPEEDS COMBINED WITH LARGE DEMANDS FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT, SPURIOUS SIGNALS COULD EMERGE WITHIN THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD AFFECT THE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNALS OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL UNIT. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ABS COULD SWITCH OFF; HOWEVER, IN SUCH A SITUATION, A WARNING LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE. NORMAL BRAKING WOULD STILL BE AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE.
09V129000 · 893 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 1, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW R1200 GS, 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, 2008 BMW R1200 R — Power Train
BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.
08V290000 · 46 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 5, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 BMW R1200 GS, 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, 2007–2008 BMW R1200 R and 1 other model — 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. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK. IF THE LEAK BECAME SIGNIFICANT, BRAKE FLUID COULD ESCAPE. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DROP.
08V254000 · 5K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure — 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. A LEAK MAY DEVELOP AT THIS LOCATION POSSIBLY CAUSING SUDDEN DEFLATION OF THE TIRE.
06V486000 · 144 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- May 15, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2006 BMW K1200 S, 2005 BMW R 1200 ST and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.
06V164000 · 13K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 24, 2006Crash risk2005 BMW R 1200 ST, 2004–2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2005–2006 BMW R1200 RT and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.
06V134000 · 9K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 4, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2006 BMW R1200 HP2, 2006 BMW R1200 RT — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLUTCH COMPONENTS COULD BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.
06V104000 · 453 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk2005 BMW R 1200 ST, 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 2005 BMW R1200 RT — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.
05V172000 · 500 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Mar 3, 2005Crash risk2004 BMW R 1200 GS, 2005 BMW R1200 GS — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE DEFECT INVOLVES A WATER LEAK AROUND THE FUEL PUMP THAT IS INTEGRATED WITHIN THE FUEL TANK. AN O-RING SEAL ATTACHED TO THE PUMP'S ELECTRONIC HOUSING DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER CAN BYPASS THIS SEAL AND CONTACT THE PUMP ELECTRONICS.
05V082000 · 3K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 6, 2004Crash risk2005 BMW R1200 GS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN ADAPTER IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE CONNECTS A RIGID SECTION TO A FLEXIBLE SECTION. IF THE RIGID SECTION IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED IN THE ADAPTER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A LEAK TO DEVELOP.
04V576000 · 485 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 22, 2004Crash risk2005 BMW R1200 GS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INTEGRAL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (IABS) SENSOR SEALING O-RING CONNECTION AT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY BE DAMAGED. AN OIL LEAK MAY DEVELOP.
04V297000 · 99 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE