2010 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adv Us problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (5)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
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 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.
Structure 2021-11-03 · MC460521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the bmw motorrad special accessories catalog for the gs models.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-10-01 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
discharged battery energy diagnosis must be performed: 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
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What owners report
2012-06-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw r1200gs adventure motorcycle. the contact stated that the fuel strip sensor failed. the fuel gauge would provide inaccurate readings and indicate that the fuel tank was full when it was actually empty. the fuel strip sensor was repaired at least three times but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of…”
2011-07-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 20,000 mi“the fuel gauge sensor has failed 4 times on two new bmw motorcycles(08, r1200gsa and 10, r1200rt. the bike ran out of fuel in traffic at highway speeds putting me in danger. my r1200rt has failed 3 times. bmw has know about this for years, still the problem exists. *tr…”
2011-05-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,456 mi“motorcycle fuel gauge displayed approx half a tank for fuel but motorcycle unexpectedly ran out of gas leaving me in a dangerous situation to avoid traffic with no power. *tr…”
2011-04-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 200 mi“purchased new motorcycle from dealership. after approximately 200 miles of driving, fuel gauge indicated 1/4 tank remaining. on board computer indicated approximately 75 miles range remaining. no low fuel warning displayed. upon refueling, tank took nearly the specified maximum capacity (8.9 gal). i was extremely fortunate not to have run out of…”
2010-11-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,100 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2010 bmw r1200 gs adventure motorcycle. while driving approximately 75 mph the vehicle shut off because it was out of fuel. the fuel indicator displayed three quarters of a tank; however, the fuel indicator never displayed that it was low. the contact drove onto the emergency lane and added gasoline to the vehicle. the veh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.