2017 Bmw R 1200 Gs Adventure problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning:switch/Sensor/Float (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (165)
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.
Power Train 2024-08-31 · MC330423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
driveshaft maintenance schedule change
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.
Unknown Or Other 2022-10-01 · M650122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the sirius(r) satellite radio is inoperative.
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What owners report
2025-05-24 · Service Brakes“it is not clear which rear 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 a…”
2023-10-16 · Service Brakes“i bought a 2017 bmw r 1200 gs used from a dealer with 554 miles on it. basically new. i put 1100 miles on the bike before i had a work related accident. the bike has 1687 miles on it now. bike has been sitting for 3+ years in a garage. the rear brake goes all the way to the bump stop with no resistance. with the bike on the center stand and the rea…”
2022-10-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning:switch/Sensor/Float · 3,400 mi“the contact owns a 2017 bmw r 1200 gs adventure motorcycle. the contact stated while riding 65 mph, while attempting to stop the motorcycle, the brakes failed to operate properly causing a delay in stopping the motorcycle. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that they aware of the failure. the mechanic bled the brak…”
2018-05-23 · Service Brakes · 5,800 mi“i had less than 6000 miles on my bmw r1200gs adventure and noticed that i had no rear bake at all when i was riding off road with my "enduro pro" mode engaged. this allows me to use the rear brake in an off road mode and shuts down abs and traction control.. i noticed that a lot of other people are having the same issue with this motorcycle. see ad…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.