2011 Bmw R 1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Suspension (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-02-08 · campaign 21V060000 · 20,963 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2014 S 1000 RR/R/ HP4, R 1200 GS/GS Adventure/R/RT, K 1300 S, K 1600 GT/GTL/GTL Exclusive and 2014 R nine T motorcycles. The fuel pump, and auxiliary fuel pump in certain models, may crack and leak fuel during vehicle operation.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. 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 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.
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What owners report
2025-02-10 · Power Train“while under hard acceleration to pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway, the engine power suddenly cut out completely that created a dangerous situation and suddenly put me at risk for a collision. fortunately, the vehicle i was passing noticed i had a malfunction and reduced speed allowing me to return back into my lane and safely coast to the shou…”
2024-11-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump flange failure resulting in leaking fuel while i was riding the bike. it is available for inspection. my safety was put at risk because the bike could have caught fire while riding and also potentially could have caused me to crash. the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. the componen…”
2023-05-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“found fuel vapor to be strongly smelled while at a stop light. upon arrival at home when turning the motorcycle around there were drips coming from the right side of the motorcycle (more specifically the fuel tank). after removing the faring, there was a collection of fuel sitting on top of the fuel tank outlet. upon closer inspection, the quick di…”
2022-07-04 · Service Brakes“first reported front brake failure to bmw motorcycle dealer in chattanooga tn in fall of 2019. lever went to grip and had to be pumped several times to engage. dealer could not replicate problem or find anything wrong. june 2022, experienced rear brake failure though several pumps would recover system but only temporarily. dealer suspected rear ma…”
2020-06-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 5,500 mi“recall work was done in 2014. new part failed 2020 and bmw says only 2 year warranty on recall part. that's according to bmw serivice as well as bmw of western oregon. the fuel leaks onto the engine and exhaust. fire and life hazard!!!! failure leaks fuel on engine and exhaust. *tr…”
2015-08-05 · Suspension · 15,500 mi“the electronic suspension adjustment equipped, non-serviceable, rear shock failed at only 15,500 miles. the replacement unit is $2000. i take the position that bmw north america's expectation that the consumer should bear the burden of the failure of such an expensive part after only 4 years and 15,500 miles is exceptionally unreasonable, and belie…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.