2013 Bmw R1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2018-03-21 · campaign 18E016000 · 1,571 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000X
Risk: The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. 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.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2014-02-19 · campaign 14V065000 · 4,453 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Risk: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Suspension:front 2013-04-22 · campaign 13V154000 · 15 vehicles
Defect: BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.
Risk: If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service bulletins (113)
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
2019-10-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw r1200 gs. while the vehicle was parked outside a fuel station, the contact noticed a fuel leak on the fuel pump. the contact also smelled a fuel odor. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 13v617000 (fuel system, gasoline). the motorcycle was take…”
2019-06-01 · Structure · 54,000 mi“my 2013 bmw r1200gs had a frame failure where the front suspension/handle bars are mounted to. frame tore at the triple tree mount on a bike used as a commuter for 54k. the bike was at idle on the driveway and fell. the only point of contact was the engine guard. the force of me picking up the bike by the handle bars was the last amount needed to t…”
2018-05-31 · Vehicle Speed Control · 15,000 mi“the vehicle speedometer malfunctioned and records a speed 20 mph below actual speed. this led to both a safety risk due to excessive speed and an inability to accurately comply with the speed limit. excessive speed is the #1 cause of motorcycle accidents. i nearly experience an accident due to inaccurate speedometer reading on a curvy road. …”
2014-11-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,000 mi“in june 2014 my motorcycle wouldn't start. i towed the motorcycle to the local bmw dealership. they had informed me that my gasoline was stale. i had not ridden the motorcycle for about 3 months. they replaced the fuel pump under warranty. they suggested that i purchase fuel stabilizer if i do not intend to ride it regularly. i purchased the …”
2013-12-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14 mi“after about 20-30 minutes of riding the bike at highway speeds, this motorcycle's fuel system starts to have trouble idling. for example, after the engine is hot the bike seems have problems idling properly. for example, while slowing for lights and traffic control systems, the bike has a tenancy to stall. this motorcycle intermittently stalls wh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.