2009 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Tires (1)
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 (29)
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 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-01-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 42,567 mi“the gas tank has quick disconnect fittings that screw into a plastic flange on each side of the tank. the fitting threads are similar to npt pipe threads which over stress the plastic and result in cracking, fuel then leaks from the tank under the fairing assembly on to electrical wiring, engine parts and hot exhaust components. this could result i…”
2012-08-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 10 mi“fuel gauge not working. have had several fuel level strips replaced. bmw dealer tells me there is no fix. *tr…”
2012-07-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 39,320 mi“while riding along a twisty rural road with a passenger the engine quit without warning. due to the rural nature of the roadway and the prevailing terrain, there were few safe places to pull over. fortunately i was on a downhill slope and was able to quickly regain balance of the machine and coast until a safe pullout could be reached. upon insp…”
2012-02-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 824 mi“this vehicle has failed to start several times and has had to be towed to dealer and repaired three times for fuel system related problems. along with the failure to start, while driving engine quits running when clutch is pulled in to slow down for traffic. *tr…”
2011-04-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 30,985 mi“fuel level indicator extremely inaccurate leading to exhaustion of fuel supply causing stall in traffic. extremely dangerous!!! *tr…”
2011-04-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 9,951 mi“i was riding my 2009 bmw r1200gs adventure motorcycle at approximately 60 mph in the carpool lane. it began to rain so i went to pull onto the shoulder to don my rain gear. i pulled the brake lever to slow, only to find i had no brakes. i was able to safely slow the vehicle using the rear brake. inspection of the front brakes showed the right front…”
2010-06-27 · Tires · 4,000 mi“shinko e705 rear tire, size 150/70/17,approximately 4k miles (all highway) mounted on oem wheel of a 2009 bmw r1200gs adventure, tire tread blocks are severely cracked and some cracks with noted bulging/swelling while tire is inflated to 33psi as per the sidewall information panel. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.