2004 Bmw R1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (59)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Power Train 2023-12-13 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
since october 2023, a new maintenance schedule is valid for all k5x models. for the first time, maintenance positions for the cardan shaft (driveshaft) are included. notice: 1. the new maintenance schedule is not limited to vehicles affected by the si 33 02 22 (service action: swingarm drain ret
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-04-24 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts ofthe driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Service Brakes 2022-11-08 · MC000222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad is aware of a number of cases in which the screw connections of the paralever link and/or the rear brake caliper have loosened in customer vehicles while driving.
Structure 2021-11-03 · MC460521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the bmw motorrad special accessories catalog for the gs models.
Electrical System 2021-07-01 · MC55297495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-01-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 45,000 mi“riding the bike slowly (about 40 kph) and braked heavily. disintegration of rear wheel carrier (flange) on bmw gs1200 (2004) . this billet aluminum flange is the single component connecting the rear wheel with the motorcycle. and also the brake disk. the part broke apart under heavy braking and the brake disk detached, resulting in no rear wheel b…”
2009-12-10 · Suspension:rear · 36,250 mi“stress fracture on bmw gs1200 (2004) rear wheel attachment flange. this billet aluminum flange is the single component connecting the rear wheel with the motorcycle. critical failure will certainly result in serious injury. bmwna indicate that this is a normal wear item and offer no recourse to correct. *tr…”
2007-07-04 · Unknown Or Other · 6,000 mi“i have a 2007 bmw r1150 gs motorcycle with a failing sight glass. it has not melted, but has a white halo around the outside edge which indicates overheating of the sight glass. action number on this issue is pe07031.…”
2006-09-01 · Power Train · 29,500 mi“final drive seal blew out after only 30k miles. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.