2007 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Power Train (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
Safety recalls (4)
Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs 2015-03-11 · campaign 15V141000 · 43,426 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 R1200GS and R1200RT, 2006-2010 R1200GS Adventure, 2007-2010 R1200R, 2007 R1200S and K1200R Sport, 2005-2007 R1200ST, 2008-2009 HP2 Megamoto, 2006 HP2 Enduro, 2008-2010 HP2 Sport, 2005-2008 K1200S, 2006-2008 K1200R, K1200GT, 2009-2011 K1300S, 2010-2011 K1300R, and 2009-2010 K1300GT motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the rear wheel mounting flange may crack if the rear wheel mounting bolts are over tightened.
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.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing aluminum rear wheel flange with a steel one, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2013-12-12 · campaign 13V617000 · 50,184 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 model year R-model motorcycles, model year 2005-2012 K-model motorcycles, model year 2010-2011 S 1000 model motorcycles, and model year 2006-2010 HP2 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel pump flange (and the auxiliary fuel pump flange if equipped) could develop cracks and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will either reinforce the fuel pump flange or replace the pump, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-06-18 · campaign 10V276000 · 15,532 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 AND K 1200 SERIES MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MAY 2009. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, AND THEREFORE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION. THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK.
Risk: IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, AND THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR RUNS EMPTY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES, CONTAINING A "SLEEVE" ALONG A PORTION OF THE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2010-06-16 · campaign 10V275000 · 2,070 vehicles
Defect: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2007 R 1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 7, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2007. THE FUEL TANK FRONT ATTACHMENT BOLTS CAN WORK LOOSE ALLOWING THE BOLTS TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE FORK LEG IF THE HANDLEBAR IS TURNED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT.
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.
Fix: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR MOTORCYCLES BY FURTHER SECURING THE BOLTS USING LOCTITE. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (53)
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
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-11-13 · MC160214 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw motorrad usa has become aware of a potential durability issue with the film type fuel level sender ã¢ââfuel stripã¢ââ equipped on certain model year 2005 to 2013 r and k series motorcycles.
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.
Power Train 2022-07-28 · SIB330222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-03-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 875 mi“upon starting the motorcycle gas begin squirting out the right side of the gas tank - approximately 1 quart within a minute or two, covering my pant leg and floor. upon removal of the right side tank cover it was apparent that the quick release coupling was split or cracked and would spew gas anytime the ignition was turned on. this is a very low m…”
2013-10-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 45,000 mi“ bike started leaking fuel.. was getting on to rider clothing. when disassembled it was discovered that the fuel was coming from crack in plastic piece on fuel flange. bmw required a complete fuel pump assembly (2 parts flange and pump) to be purchased to the amount of $500.00.. but you can purchase just the pump without the flange separatel…”
2013-03-05 · Power Train · 60,400 mi“i was getting at a stop light and the rear wheel locked abruptly. *tr…”
2013-01-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 63,000 mi“cracks developed in the fuel pump flange causing fuel to leak on the engine. *tr…”
2012-02-04 · Power Train · 46,789 mi“final drive failure, common to the single sided swing arm. replaced crown bearing, needle sleeve, seal, and o ring. this is my third failure on three different bmw single sided swing arm motorcycles. $625.15 *kb…”
2010-09-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 32,000 mi“plastic quick connect on top of gas tank fuel pump plate cracked. fuel under pressure sprayed out, running onto hot exhaust pipe. could result in major fire. plastic seems not suitable for ethanol blended fuel which causes it to get brittle and crack. *tr…”
2010-07-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,000 mi“the fuel gauge has been to the dealer twice under warranty and does not work correctly. my biggest complaint is that the "master caution" flashes for 3/4 of a tank with the words "fuel" flashing on the instrument cluster telling me i'm out of gas. i am concerned that i will get so use to a flashing yellow triangle that i will ignore it. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.