2010 Bmw R1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Structure:body (1) · Power Train (1)
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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 (57)
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 57 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-08-20 · Power Train · 50,068 mi“bmw r1200gs 2010 motorcycle part on throttle body where the throttle cable attaches to the throttle body keeps on cracking. it is a plastic part when all previous models were metal. this has happened three times on my bike so far. the individual part is not available and you have to replace the total throttle body $546 + $400 labor. there is also…”
2014-12-26 · Structure:body · 5,000 mi“the drop down menu above for affected parts was not working with my computer. the affected part is the transmission/shifting. the vehicle menu did not show my year of motorcycle, which is 2011. i selected 2010 as the next closest option. since i purchased the bike it will on occasion pop out of 6th gear on the highway. there is a false neu…”
2014-06-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 26,844 mi“fuel gauge failure. (possibility of running out of fuel in traffic). *tr…”
2014-03-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 22,500 mi“the motorcycle ran out of fuel while attempting to cross a busy intersection involving a small side road and a divided 4 lane road. *tr…”
2013-04-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 21,000 mi“while riding at 25mph, with a one-third full tank of fuel, the fuel warning and caution warning lamps illuminated and the fuel quantity indicator became inoperative. the tank was filled immediately and the problem persists. there now is no reliable way to judge remaining fuel on-board. *tr…”
2013-02-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 750 mi“fuel strip failed. replaced again in 6/2012. failure results in false gauge reading which can lead to running out of fuel at speed in traffic. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.