2015 Bmw R1200 Gs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Suspension (2)
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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.
Equipment 2017-07-28 · campaign 17V481000 · 47,775 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2018 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS, 2008-2012 F650GS, 2008-2018 F800GS, and 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure motorcycles. When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflect
Risk: If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install reflectors on the cases or for the case mounts, an additional bracket with rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Suspension:front 2017-07-10 · campaign 17V438000 · 14,626 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles. The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.
Risk: If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will add an additional fixed fork tube bush. A fork that is sufficiently damaged will be replaced with a modified new part. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (41)
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
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.
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.
Electrical System 2021-07-01 · MC55297495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle battery not charged despite the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket (manufactured before 2009)headlights and rear lights light up intermittently despite the ignition being switched off and the battery charger being connected to the on-board socket.
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-12-14 · Service Brakes“it is not clear which brake component is failing. it seems to be either the master cylinder or the abs control module, but nothing seems to be conclusive. the failure alters the power of and force required to apply the rear brakes, changing the riding characteristics of the motorcycle that could lead to serious injury or miscalculations in applicat…”
2023-08-10 · Wheels“while riding the 1200gs yesterday, the rear brake calliper somehow came off! has anyone encountered such a problem before. after the caliper came off, it got stuck in the wheel spokes and completely shattered the spokes and wheels. i was very lucky not sure how the wheels did not completely jam or freeze as this would have been deadly. i as was o…”
2023-04-10 · Service Brakes“rear brake pedal gets soft and braking performance is lost. feels like air is getting into the system. bleeding the brake fixes the problem, but it comes back after a few thousand miles. seems this isn't an isolated icindent based on forum information: https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/bmw-r1200gs-lc-rear-brake-failures.1264712/ https://www.gs-f…”
2018-07-10 · Service Brakes · 7,000 mi“rear brake requires more and more travel untill it hit the stop..no rear brake. bleeding brake solves for a month or two, then cycle begins again. bmw says bleed brakes every 2 years, i have to do it at least every oil change (6000 miles). dealer is aware of problem, has no solution…”
2018-06-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 21,200 mi“control buttons on left handlebar failing affecting cruise control, suspension settings, and ride mode which affects engine performance. button failures occur just outside of warranty and when motorcycle is in operation and suspension and engine control systems are operational.…”
2017-09-26 · Suspension · 5,000 mi“bmw motorcycle recall campaign 17v-438 - front fork. i received a recall notice from bmw in august 2017 and sent the motorcycle to the dealer to have the warranty/recall repair conducted. the motorcycle has been at morton's bmw in fredericksburg, va since 09 september and bmw has still not sent the dealer the repair parts. i sent bmw of north ameri…”
2017-09-06 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw r1200 gs. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v438000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. an unknown bmw dealer of manhattan, new york was made aware of the recal…”
2017-06-23 · Steering · 💥 crash“while traveling at approximately 25 mph on a national forest road the front suspension collapsed causing me to lose control and crash and causing injury manufacture replaced everything under warranty no definition too why part failed…”
2017-05-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 52,500 mi“cruise control safety features do not work as required. when operating the vehicle at highway speeds and the clutch is operated to downshift, the cruise control remains engaged. this causes the engine to race and, if rider then releases the clutch, it can propel motorcycle forward in a dangerous and uncontrolled manner. this has occurred twice,…”
2015-08-10 · Engine · 500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw r1200 gs adventurer. the contact stated that the motorcycle stalled numerous times without warning. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer every three months. the technician was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not able to provide a remedy to prevent the failure from recurring. the m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.