2008 Bmw R 1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (7) · Fuel System, Gasoline (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
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.
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
2023-11-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 69,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 bmw r 1200. the contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, the contact smelled fuel on several occasions. no warning light was illuminated. the motorcycle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 20v4710…”
2023-06-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel strip sensor failure. the fuel strip sensor that sends fuel level information to the motorcycle dash has failed. this is a known issue by bmw. when the strip fails, it no longer sends accurate fuel level information and the fuel indicator on the dash is no longer reliable. in my case, the fuel level reads full permanently even though fuel has …”
2022-05-25 · Vehicle Speed Control“there is a small plastic cam on the throttle body that gets pulled by the throttle cable to control the butterfly valve. they break easily and cause a loss of power and engine control. i have seen many others posting on line with same issue…”
2021-11-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 35,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 bmw r 1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated the vehicle was leaking fuel without warning. the contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000.…”
2020-12-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:evaporative Emissions:hoses/Valves/Sensors · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw r 1200 gs motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle fuel sensor strips were replaced three times, under the manufacturer warranty repair. the contact had taken the motorcycle to iron horse motorcycles (344 e. grant rd, tucson, az, 85716, (520) 327-0773 and the third fuel sensor strip was replaced however, th…”
2020-10-14 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw r 1200 gs. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, without warning an abnormal odor appeared as fuel poured onto the contact. the contact coasted the motorcycle to the shoulder of the roadway and contacted his friend who hauled the motorcycle back to the contact's residence. big #1 motorsports (505 cobb stre…”
2020-10-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 30,000 mi“fuel is leaking from gas tank flange onto hot engine.…”
2020-08-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 34,283 mi“in 2014 there was a bmw recall on the fuel pump and aux pump flange and the previous owner that owned the bike replaced the pump and flange at that time. it is now only 6 years later; last year i paid my local dealer $382 to replace the auxiliary fuel pump and gasket in may of 2019, and currently (august 15, 2020) i am paying $743 to replace…”
2020-01-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 20,470 mi“this is a severe fuel leak that was first noticed when riding the motorcycle when i began to smell gas. as soon as i could get it parked, fuel started pouring out of the fuel pump area. i started my motorcycle again and fuel continued to gush out. it appears to be coming from the top of the fuel pump. this exact issue was addressed with a previous…”
2014-05-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“engine stopped at highway speed. fuel gauge not working. dropped bike. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.