2007 Bmw R1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (14) · Service Brakes (6) · Power Train (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-08-10 · campaign 20V471000 · 16,926 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump(s) with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2017-08-21 · campaign 17E052000 · 9,000 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles. As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle S
Risk: If other drivers cannot easily see the turn signals, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (68)
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 68 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-11-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that the fuel strip fractured and had to be replaced more than three times by morton's bmw motorcycles (540-891-9844, located at 5099a jefferson davis highway, fredericksburg, virginia 22408). the dealer stated that they would replace the fuel strip per service information bull…”
2016-10-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 8,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw r1200 gs motorcycle. while the vehicle was at a stop sign, there was an odor of fuel around the vehicle. the contact looked down and noticed fuel on his leg, which dripped down the left side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crock flange on the fuel pump that …”
2016-05-12 · Service Brakes · 68,085 mi“brake failure warning, no speedometer, no brake lights, no odometer, battery dies. the abs unit has failed happened upon key on without starting vehicle.…”
2015-09-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 44,738 mi“fuel pressure control module failed without warning leaving me stranded in the middle of the roadway. …”
2015-06-20 · Service Brakes · 11,940 mi“abs control shut itself off in the middle of the ride, resulting in reduced braking capability and rear wheel lock. after turning off the engine, abs turned back on, but after couple of miles shut itself off again. every time the engine is turned off and back on, the abs activates itself, but then shuts itself off during the ride, reducing the brak…”
2014-05-23 · Service Brakes · 792 mi“failed abs pump/modulator. *tr…”
2014-03-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14,005 mi“the fuel pump flange on the high-pressure side is cracking and leaking fuel due to a poor design. pipe-thread design is contributing to radial cracks in the flange causing fuel leaks. machine threads with an o-ring would have been the proper design. bmw has addressed the problem in later models by reinforcing the flange with a metal ring. this…”
2014-02-08 · Service Brakes · 77,000 mi“the abs unit failed as well as the stop light, headlight, speedo, odometer, turn signal cancel and battery. dealer said that its all caused by the abs pump unit. after a $200 diagnosis, estimate to re[pair is $2500. this has been an ongoing issue with bmw motorcycles. unsafe, no warning of failure! twice the dealer has replaced brake lines to the…”
2013-10-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 19,250 mi“fuel started leaking on hot exhaust while riding on the freeway. further inspection revealed fuel leaking from the fuel pump area. gas appears to leak continuously and sprays on pants leg. *tr…”
2013-10-28 · Service Brakes · 17,000 mi“front brake locked up while my wife and i were riding to new orleans, la. we were barely able to move the bike out of traffic and to the side of the freeway. had to bleed pressure from the brake line to move it. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.