2007 Bmw R1200 Gs Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (6) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Service Brakes (2)
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 (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
2019-07-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 92,000 mi“despite a completed recall for the fuel pump flange, cracks in the fuel pump developed and led to the flange snapping completely into two pieces while under pressure. on a trip from memphis tennessee to richmond virginia, the flange broke into two pieces and subsequently covered the rider in gasoline and made continued travel an impossibility. in a…”
2018-09-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100,000 mi“prior recall campaign 13v-617 for faulty fuel pumps was performed in 2014. fuel pump has started leaking in the exact same manner that triggered the initial recall. vehicle is leaking fuel from the same part.…”
2018-07-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15 mi“the fuel pump flange cracked and fuel sprayed all over me covering the motorcycle and myself with gasoline. the motorcycle was in motion and i was not able to stop immediately. i was driving to work on a highway and a side street. the part that casued the issue was a fuel pump flange. this part was repaired under recall 13v-617 in july of 2015. …”
2016-04-03 · Service Brakes · 18,339 mi“premature abs pump failure, while diagnosing inoperative speedometer technician found that wheel speed sensors are good as are vehicle control units connected to abs modulator but there is no communication from the abs modulator pump to the control units, abs unit test as failed, technician recommends replace abs pump/modulator to regain abs and sp…”
2014-08-08 · Power Train · 93,000 mi“first final drive failure at 51k, second at 71k, final drive seal at 79k, third final drive at 85k, fourth final drive at 93k. i have paid for three of them, with the latest costing $2600.00 due to the housing being damaged and none available from bmw. only option was buying brand new final drive. complained to bmw san jose dealer who contacted reg…”
2014-06-29 · Service Brakes · 30,000 mi“"brake failure" warning light illuminated. diagnosed by dealer as failed abs pump. abs not functioning until pump gets replaced. *tr…”
2013-12-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 89,000 mi“fuel pumps were found cracked with broken seals and leaking during normal service. *tr…”
2013-09-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 25,087 mi“on top of the fuel tank of a bmw r1200 gs adventure is a pump where the fittings crack from the factory spraying gas over the rider as you ride. one you stop the fuel puddles in the fuel pump area and drips down the motorcycle tank onto the engine and a hot exhaust. *js…”
2013-08-25 · Power Train · 38,400 mi“vibration felt which worsened under power and diminished when power was reduced. pulled off the road and noted smoke and odor from front drive shaft u-joint area. *tr…”
2013-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 29,253 mi“gas tank cracking at fuel sensor electronics. fuel leak causing fuel to pool at the top of the tank and run down the tank onto the exhaust. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.